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"Trump's Testimony Looms in E. Jean Carroll Defamation Trial"
Donald Trump erupted in the courtroom during the defamation trial with E. Jean Carroll, repeatedly interrupting proceedings and facing restrictions on his testimony. The judge rejected a request to toss out the lawsuit and is now focused on determining potential damages Trump may owe Carroll for his initial denials of her sexual assault allegations. The trial has seen heated exchanges and witness testimonies, including Trump's brief testimony and the presentation of evidence by Carroll's legal team. The case revolves around Trump's defamatory statements and their impact on Carroll, who has faced attacks and lives in fear, while Trump continues to post attacks against her online.
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Trump Defense Witness Interrupted by Phone Call During Testimony
During Donald Trump's civil fraud trial, realtor Lawrence Moens, called as a witness by Trump's attorneys, answered a phone call while on the stand. Moens apologized and explained to his father that he couldn't talk because he was testifying for Trump. The judge accepted his apology, and Moens' testimony was limited to residential property in Palm Beach.
"Inside the Maya Kowalski Trial: 5 Riveting Courtroom Moments"
Maya Kowalski and her family were awarded over $260 million in damages after a Florida jury found that the actions of staff at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital (JHAC) drove Maya's mother to suicide. The hospital had accused Maya's mother of medical abuse and temporarily separated Maya from her parents. The trial revealed dramatic moments, including Maya describing her last visit with her mother, the playing of a 911 call reporting her mother's suicide, the presentation of a letter Maya wrote to her mother, the sharing of emails written by Beata Kowalski, and the testimony of a pediatrician who accused Beata of medical abuse. The hospital plans to appeal the jury's decision.
Trump's tumultuous day in court: Judge clashes and contentious testimony
Former U.S. President Donald Trump complained of unfair treatment and gave rambling testimony during his civil fraud trial in New York, prompting the judge to threaten to cut his testimony short. Trump avoided direct answers, instead bragging about his properties and accusing the judge and New York Attorney General Letitia James of targeting him. The judge has already found Trump and his companies liable for fraud, potentially stripping him of control over his properties. Trump acknowledged involvement in the fraudulent valuation of assets but blamed accountants for any errors. Trump's daughter Ivanka is due to testify on Wednesday.
"Trump's Dramatic Exit: Storming Out of Civil Fraud Trial Amidst Clash with Michael Cohen"
Former President Donald Trump stormed out of his civil fraud trial in Manhattan after being fined $10,000 for violating a gag order and facing off with his former lawyer, Michael Cohen. Trump's abrupt departure surprised his own lawyers and Secret Service agents. The judge fined Trump for referring to Cohen as "very partisan" and found his testimony not credible. Trump's lawyers unsuccessfully sought a directed verdict to dismiss the case. Cohen testified that Trump never explicitly instructed him to inflate financial statements. The judge denied the motion and warned Trump of worse penalties if he violates the gag order again.
Trump's Legal Troubles: From Courtroom Drama to Gag Order Violations
Former President Trump was fined $10,000 for violating a gag order in the New York fraud trial, after making statements to the media about the case. During the trial, Trump was asked to take the witness stand, but left the courtroom in frustration after Cohen contradicted his testimony regarding the inflation of Trump's assets.