Former President Donald Trump has secured a $91,630,000 bond for the judgment in his defamation case brought by the writer E. Jean Carroll.
Trump in January was ordered to pay $83.3 million in damages to Carroll, a former Elle magazine columnist, for defaming her in 2019 when he denied her allegation that he sexually abused her in the dressing room of a Manhattan department store in the 1990s.
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Former President Donald Trump has recently secured a $91 million bond to cover a judgment in a defamation case brought against him by writer E. Jean Carroll. The case stems from allegations made by Carroll in her 2019 memoir, in which she accused Trump of sexually assaulting her in a Bergdorf Goodman dressing room in the mid-1990s.
Carroll filed a defamation lawsuit against Trump after he denied the allegations and called her a liar. In August 2020, a New York judge ruled that Trump’s comments were not made in his official capacity as President and therefore he could be held personally liable for defamation.
The $91 million bond was required by the court to cover any potential damages that may be awarded to Carroll in the case. This is a significant amount of money, even for someone as wealthy as Trump, and demonstrates the seriousness of the allegations and the potential consequences of his actions.
The case has been closely watched by legal experts and advocates for survivors of sexual assault, as it raises important questions about the ability of individuals to hold powerful figures accountable for their actions. It also highlights the challenges faced by victims of sexual assault who come forward with their stories, particularly when they are met with denial and attacks on their credibility.
While Trump has denied the allegations and vowed to fight the case, the $91 million bond serves as a reminder that he may ultimately be held responsible for his words and actions. The outcome of this case could have far-reaching implications for how society views and responds to allegations of sexual assault, particularly when they involve high-profile individuals.
In the meantime, E. Jean Carroll’s bravery in coming forward with her story and seeking justice through the legal system should be commended. Regardless of the outcome of the case, her courage in speaking out against a powerful figure like Donald Trump sends a powerful message that survivors of sexual assault will not be silenced or intimidated.
