Trump files defamation lawsuits against E. Jean Carroll over rape allegations

Donald Trump has filed a defamation lawsuit against E. Jean Carroll after a jury found him guilty of sexually abusing her and defaming her. In response to the jury's verdict, Carroll stated on CNN that Trump did sexually abuse her, prompting Trump's counterclaim. Carroll's lawyer argues that Trump's filing is an attempt to delay accountability for his defamation. This is the latest development in a multi-year legal battle between Trump and Carroll, with the 2019 defamation lawsuit scheduled for trial next year. Carroll is seeking over $10 million in damages.