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Donald Trump Seeks Mistrial In E. Jean Carroll Rape Trial

Headline from Forbes, from the development of May 1, 2023

Newest development May 3, 2023 · 4 reportsTrump won’t take the stand in lawsuit accusing him of rape

Trump’s lawyer’s request is based on claims that the judge in the case has been biased against the former president in his judgments thus far.

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  1. Names this update

    Donald Trump Seeks Mistrial In E. Jean Carroll Rape Trial

    Headline from Forbes ·

  2. Trump Won't Testify in E. Jean Carroll Civil Rape Defamation Trial, His Lawyer Says

    Headline from NBC 6 South Florida ·

  3. Newest

    Trump won’t take the stand in lawsuit accusing him of rape

    Headline from Politico ·

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  1. Forbes

    Donald Trump Seeks Mistrial In E. Jean Carroll Rape Trial (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    Trump’s lawyer’s request is based on claims that the judge in the case has been biased against the former president in his judgments thus far.

  2. Insider

    Trump's lawyer asked for a mistrial in the E. Jean Carroll rape case because he thinks the judge hasn't been fair to him (opens Insider)

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    Insider's feed description

    Tacopina submitted the letter requesting for a mistrial on Monday morning, saying the court has "mischaracterized" evidence in favor of Carroll.

  3. Local News 8

    Judge denies Trump's motion for mistrial in battery case (opens Local News 8)

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    Local News 8's feed description

    By Kara Scannell, CNN A federal judge overseeing a civil battery and defamation trial involving Donald Trump has denied the former president’s motion for a mistrial. Cross-examination of E. Jean Carroll, the columnist who sued Trump, resumed Monday morning.

  4. New York Post

    Trump lawyer seeks mistrial in E. Jean Carroll rape lawsuit (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Former President Donald Trump’s attorney requested a mistrial Monday in E. Jean Carroll’s civil rape case against his client – citing “pervasive unfair and prejudicial rulings” by the Manhattan fed…

  5. UPI

    Judge denies Trump attorneys' motion for mistrial in E. Jean Carroll civil case (opens UPI)

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    UPI's feed description

    A federal judge in New York denied a motion for a mistrial Monday by former President Donald Trump's lawyers in E. Jean Carroll's civil battery and defamation lawsuit against him.

  6. The Daily Caller

    Trump Attorney Demands Mistrial In E. Jean Carroll Case (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    A judge rejected former President Donald Trump's attorney Joseph Tacopina's request for a mistrial in E. Jean Carroll's sexual battery and defamation lawsuit.

  7. The Week

  8. Washington Times

    Trump asks for mistrial in E. Jean Carroll rape lawsuit (opens Washington Times)

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    Washington Times's feed description

    Former President Donald Trump’s legal team on Monday requested a mistrial in his civil trial for rape and defamation, claiming the judge made “pervasive unfair and prejudicial rulings” against him.

  9. Washington Examiner

    Trump lawyers ask for mistrial in E Jean Carroll defamation and battery case (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    Lawyers for former President Donald Trump are requesting a mistrial in the ongoing court case between him and author E. Jean Carroll.

  10. CNN

    Trump's motion for mistrial in battery case is denied as questioning of E. Jean Carroll concludes (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    A federal judge overseeing a civil battery and defamation trial involving Donald Trump has denied the former president's motion for a mistrial.

  11. Wall Street Journal

    E. Jean Carroll, Trump Lawyer Spar in Civil Rape Case (opens Wall Street Journal)

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    Wall Street Journal's feed description

    Donald Trump’s lawyer for a second day sought to discredit columnist E. Jean Carroll’s allegations that she was raped by the former president in a Manhattan department store.

  12. CBS News

    Trump motion to declare mistrial in E. Jean Carroll lawsuit denied (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    In a letter to the judge, Trump's lawyers argued the judge has made "unfair and prejudicial" rulings against the former president.

  13. NBC News

    Trump's lawyer seeks a mistrial in E. Jean Carroll's rape allegation case, claiming 'prejudicial rulings' (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    Joe Tacopina, a lawyer for Trump, accused the judge overseeing the trial of issuing "one-sided rulings" that demonstrate "unfair treatment by the Court."

  14. France 24

    Trump requests mistrial in E. Jean Carroll rape case (opens France 24)

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    France 24's feed description

    Donald Trump has requested a mistrial in a civil case where the writer E. Jean Carroll is accusing him of rape and defamation, claiming that the judge made a series of unfair and prejudicial rulings…

  15. BizPac Review

    Judge rejects Trump’s motion for mistrial in E Jean Carroll defamation case (opens BizPac Review)

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    BizPac Review's feed description

    Trump's attorney submitted a request in his defamation case seeking a mistrial due to the judge's "pervasive unfair and prejudicial rulings."

  16. New Hampshire Union Leader

    Donald Trump requests mistrial in rape accuser Carroll's civil case (opens New Hampshire Union Leader)

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    New Hampshire Union Leader's feed description

    NEW YORK - Donald Trump has requested a mistrial in a civil case where the writer E. Jean Carroll is accusing him of rape and defamation, according to a letter

  17. Bloomberg

    Trump Is Denied Mistrial Over ‘Unfair’ Rulings in E. Jean Carroll Case (opens Bloomberg)

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    Bloomberg's feed description

    Donald Trump was denied a mistrial in the civil sexual assault case against him, after he made the request over what he called “unfair and prejudicial” rulings giving his accuser an advantage in front of the jury.

  18. New York Post

    Trump won’t attend E. Jean Carroll civil rape trial, but jurors might see video deposition (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Donald Trump won’t attend any of E. Jean Carroll’s civil rape trial, the former president’s lawyers confirmed to a Manhattan federal judge Tuesday.

  19. NBC 6 South Florida

    Trump Won't Testify in E. Jean Carroll Civil Rape Defamation Trial, His Lawyer Says (opens NBC 6 South Florida)

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    NBC 6 South Florida's feed description

    Carroll alleges Trump raped her in a New York City department store in the 1990s and then defamed her when she took her story public years later.

  20. Politico

    Trump won’t take the stand in lawsuit accusing him of rape (opens Politico)

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    The former president’s lawyer confirmed Tuesday that he won’t testify in his own defense.

  21. NBC News

    Trump won't put on a defense case in alleged rape trial, his attorney says (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    Lawyer Joe Tacopina told the judge presiding over the E. Jean Carroll civil trial that the expert his team had lined up to testify is unable to do so for health reasons.

  22. Rolling Stone

    Trump Isn't Even Bothering to Present a Defense in E. Jean Carroll Rape Trial (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Rolling Stone's feed description

    As a jury weighs a conviction against him in a civil rape trial, the former president is overseas

  23. PoliticusUSA

    Trump Isn't Putting On A Defense Case At E. Jean Carroll Rape Trial (opens PoliticusUSA)

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    PoliticusUSA's feed description

    Trump's lawyers announced that they will not be putting on a defense case at the E. Jean Carroll civil rape trial, and Carroll's lawyers expect to be done with their case by Thursday.

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