The recent trial involving E. Jean Carroll and former President Donald Trump has sent a clear message that “lies are gonna catch up to you someday,” according to Carroll’s attorney, Shawn Crowley.
In an MSNBC interview, Crowley firmly asserted the principle that no one is above the law, highlighting the inevitable consequences of one’s behavior, statements, threats, and lies, as reported by The Hill on Saturday, January 27.
The trial’s jury reached a verdict, ordering Trump to pay $83.3 million in damages for defaming Carroll in 2019, when he rejected her allegations of sexual assault. Following the verdict, Trump expressed his intention to appeal on Truth Social, his social media platform, dismissing the trial as a “Biden Directed Witch Hunt” against him and the Republican Party.
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Trump criticized the legal system, arguing it was being weaponized for political purposes and infringing on First Amendment rights. The jury had previously found that Trump sexually abused Carroll in the 1990s, focusing on a written statement to reporters and comments made by the former president in mid-2019 when Carroll publicly accused him.
U.S. District Judge Lewis Kaplan ruled in September that Trump had defamed Carroll, and the subsequent trial aimed to determine damages owed to the writer. Crowley underscored the significance of Carroll’s decision to confront Trump’s accusations of lying and defamation, acknowledging that her once highly regarded reputation has been tarnished.
While Carroll seeks to reclaim her identity as a journalist and advice columnist, the trial has broader implications. It emphasizes that false statements and defamatory remarks can have severe consequences, even for those in power.
Carroll’s case symbolizes the broader fight against defamation and the pursuit of justice for sexual assault victims. As the legal proceedings continue through the appeals process, the trial remains a significant milestone in Carroll’s quest for vindication and restoration of her reputation. It serves as a reminder to society that truth and accountability are indispensable components of a just and fair system.
