From Nasdaq, Inc.:

Former President Donald Trump is facing an ongoing defamation case brought by E. Jean Carroll in New York. The case has taken a contentious turn, with Trump’s behavior raising concerns about potential legal consequences. District Judge Lewis Kaplan has warned Trump due to his disruptive behavior in and out of the courtroom.

Carroll accuses Trump of sexual assault in the mid-1990s, seeking damages of $10 million for defamation. Judge Kaplan warned Trump about potentially removing him from the courtroom due to his disruptive behavior.

Mary Trump, Donald Trump’s niece, shared her viewpoint on her latest Substack post, stating that legal experts believe Trump’s conduct could result in severe consequences, including imprisonment for contempt of court. The expert also suggested that Trump’s attempts to appeal to his political base by undermining the judge’s credibility could backfire.

The jury could award Carroll significantly higher damages than the $5 million she previously received. Legal expert Joe Gallina predicts that the jury could award Carroll a significantly higher amount than the original verdict. As the defamation trial unfolds, the impact of Trump’s conduct and legal strategies on the case’s outcome remains to be seen.



Read more: Trump’s Niece Warns Major Consequences For Former President’s Disruptive Behavior In E. Jean Carroll Case: ‘Donald Is Heading Into Trouble’