Trump Files Defamation Lawsuit Against E. Jean Carroll Over Sexual Abuse Allegations

Former President Donald Trump has countersued writer E. Jean Carroll, claiming that she defamed him on television. Last month, a New York jury found Trump liable for sexually abusing Carroll in the 1990s but not for her alleged rape. Trump's countersuit alleges that Carroll's statements were defamatory and contrary to the jury's verdict. He is seeking a retraction, unspecified compensatory and punitive damages, legal fee reimbursements, and any further relief deemed necessary. Carroll's attorney argues that Trump's claim is an attempt to delay accountability, and most of his statements fall outside the statute of limitations. Trump denies the sexual assault allegation and maintains he never defamed Carroll.