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E. Jean Carroll and Roberta Kaplan on Defamatory Trump, and Dexter Filkins on Ron DeSantis

202334 minPGcurrent-affairs

E. Jean Carroll discusses her legal victory against Donald Trump for sexual abuse and defamation, while reflecting on the ongoing impact of his remarks.

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E. Jean Carroll and Roberta Kaplan on Defamatory Trump, and Dexter Filkins on Ron DeSantis

2023• 34 minPG

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E. Jean Carroll discusses her legal victory against Donald Trump for sexual abuse and defamation, while reflecting on the ongoing impact of his remarks.

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E. Jean Carroll discusses her legal victory against Donald Trump, who was found liable for sexual abuse and defamation on May 9, 2023. Alongside her attorney Roberta Kaplan, Carroll reflects on the jury's decision, which affirmed her claims. However, the courtroom celebration is overshadowed when Trump repeats his defamatory remarks during a CNN Town Hall, labeling Carroll a 'whack job.' The episode examines the ongoing repercussions of Trump's statements and Carroll's commitment to pursuing justice.

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