"Trump's Defamation Lawsuit Against ABC News and George Stephanopoulos: What You Need to Know"

Former President Donald Trump is suing ABC News and host George Stephanopoulos for defamation, alleging that Stephanopoulos made false and defamatory comments during a recent interview. Trump must prove actual malice by "clear and convincing evidence" and show that Stephanopoulos harmed his reputation. While a jury did not find Trump liable for rape, they did find him liable for sexual abuse of E. Jean Carroll. The judge presiding over the trial wrote that the sexual abuse Trump was found liable for means "Mr. Trump in fact did 'rape' Ms. Carroll as that term commonly is used and understood." Trump was also found liable for defamation in connection with statements he made denying Carroll's allegations, and he continues to deny her allegations and is appealing the juries' verdicts.