Trump Files Defamation Lawsuit Against E. Jean Carroll in Response to Rape Allegations

Former President Donald J. Trump has countersued E. Jean Carroll, the writer who accused him of sexually abusing her, claiming that she defamed him by repeating her contention that he had raped her. Last month, a federal jury found that Carroll had proved Trump sexually abused her but did not find evidence of rape. Trump argues that Carroll's repetition of the rape claim after the jury's decision tarnished his reputation. Carroll's lawyer argues that Trump's countersuit is an attempt to delay accountability for his defamation of Carroll, and the trial is set to take place next year.