Trump Files Defamation Countersuit Against E. Jean Carroll Following Sexual Abuse Trial
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Former President Donald Trump has filed a defamation countersuit against columnist E. Jean Carroll, seeking damages and a retraction for her statements claiming she was raped by Trump. This comes after a federal jury found Trump liable for sexually abusing Carroll but not for rape. Trump's lawyers argue that Carroll made false statements with reckless disregard for their truth or falsity. Carroll's attorney responded, stating that Trump's filing is an attempt to delay accountability for his defamation.
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