In a landmark decision, a U.S. jury has awarded $42 million to three Iraqi men who suffered severe abuse, including electric shocks and beatings, at Abu Ghraib prison during the early years of the Iraq War. The verdict, delivered on Tuesday, holds defense contractor CACI Premier Technology accountable for its role in the infamous abuses at the U.S.-run prison, which became a global symbol of misconduct and human rights violations following the 2003 invasion of Iraq. This ruling is one of the most significant financial judgments to date involving the notorious prison abuses and reflects ongoing accountability. . .
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Trump Appeals E. Jean Carroll Verdict, Seeks to Overturn $5 Million Judgment
Former President Donald Trump is appealing the verdict in the E. Jean Carroll sexual assault case, continuing his legal fight to overturn the jury’s decision that held him liable for $5 million in damages. Trump was found responsible for making defamatory comments about the columnist’s allegations that he assaulted her in the 1990s, accusations he has consistently denied.
Trump's legal team filed the appeal, arguing that the original verdict was unjust due to what they describe as flawed rulings by the presiding judge. According to Trump’s. . .
In a historic ruling, former President Donald Trump is convicted of all 34 counts in the hush money trial, marking the first time in American history that a former president has been found guilty of felony crimes. The verdict was reached today by a jury in New York City, concluding a highly publicized and contentious legal battle.
Donald Trump is the first American President to stand trial and be found guilty in a criminal case. The former President spoke after the verdict was read. The New York jury has found. . .
In a significant development, the jury has reached a verdict in the defamation case brought by E. Jean Carroll against former President Donald Trump. The decision mandates Trump to pay over $83 million in connection to the alleged sexual assault and subsequent defamatory remarks made by the ex-president.
Lisa G. reports.
The case revolves around allegations made by E. Jean Carroll, who accused Donald Trump of sexually assaulting her in a department store dressing room during the 1990s. Following her public revelation, Trump dismissed the accusations, calling them a "lie" and a "hoax."
After deliberations, the jury has rendered. . .
E. Jean Carroll Concludes Testimony in Defamation Case Against Donald Trump
The writer E. Jean Carroll, who publicly accused Donald Trump of sexual assault decades ago, concluded a day-and-a-half of testimony in her defamation case on Thursday. Dressed in a black blouse and a patterned skirt, Carroll appeared resolute facing cross-examination from Trump's attorney, Alina Habba.
Carroll's testimony centered around the fallout from Trump's statements calling her claims "a lie and a hoax," which she argues severely damaged her reputation and even led to threats to her safety. She described the emotional toll of being labelled a liar and facing online harassment, stating, "My. . .