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Trump Found Liable in $83.3 Million Defamation Case

10/28/2025

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The defamation trial against U.S. President Donald Trump ended with a jury awarding E. Jean Carroll $83.3 million.
Carroll described Trump as "mesmerizing" yet odd, noting his constant movement and unkempt appearance.
She recounted Trump leaving the courtroom during closing argument by her lawyer, suggesting guilt.
Carroll first accused Trump of sexual assault in 2019, and a 2023 jury found him liable for sexual abuse; the White House declined comment.

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The defamation trial against U.S. President Donald Trump ended with a jury awarding E. Jean Carroll $83.3 million.
Carroll described Trump as "mesmerizing" yet odd, noting his constant movement and unkempt appearance.
She recounted Trump leaving the courtroom during closing argument by her lawyer, suggesting guilt.
Carroll first accused Trump of sexual assault in 2019, and a 2023 jury found him liable for sexual abuse; the White House declined comment.