"Trump's CNN Town Hall Amidst Sexual Abuse Verdict and Criticism"

CNN's town hall event with former President Donald Trump takes on greater stakes after he was found liable for battery and defamation in E. Jean Carroll's civil suit against him. The appearance was intended to allow Trump to demonstrate his independence from a network often favored by his fans. CNN has much to prove as well, as it seeks to re-establish its original identity. The live town hall with Trump carries risks for CNN, but the network plans to ask him questions, follow up, and hold him accountable for his words and actions. The event will be moderated by Kaitlan Collins, a former White House correspondent for CNN.