A jury already found that the former president sexually assaulted E. Jean Carroll, a former magazine writer, and defamed her. Why is he in court again? Source: New York Times
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Judge Threatens to Eject Trump From Carroll Trial After His Complaints
By Gotham Rex on January 18, 2024
The former president’s right to be at his trial “can be forfeited,” the judge warned. E. Jean Carroll is seeking at least $10 million in damages for his denials that he sexually assaulted her. Source: New York Times
Jay Goldberg, Tenacious Lawyer for Celebrities, Dies at 89
By Gotham Rex on December 14, 2022
He defended Donald Trump, Sean Combs, Bono, the Rolling Stones, the Hells Angels and mob figures with wit and verve. Source: New York Times
Trump Organization Was Held in Contempt After Secret Trial Last Year
By Gotham Rex on December 13, 2022
The company was fined $4,000 after failing to turn over documents. The case is one of several in which investigators have found the ex-president or his company loath to hand over papers. Source: New York Times
Conviction Won’t Be a Financial Death Sentence for Trump Organization
By Gotham Rex on December 7, 2022
The former president’s family business will be forever tarred, but the maximum penalty it faces is relatively mild. Source: New York Times
A New York Jury Speaks: Trump’s Company Committed Tax Fraud
By Gotham Rex on December 7, 2022
Not exactly a death sentence for the Trump Organization, but certainly an embarrassment. Also, a Manhattan dog that braved the Hudson for a trip to New Jersey. Source: New York Times
Trump Organization Trial Considering Momentous Verdict
By Gotham Rex on December 6, 2022
Its verdict could have a sweeping impact on the former president’s company and affect the standing of Manhattan’s district attorney. Source: New York Times
Why the Owners of the Nets Are Funding Tech Start-ups
By Gotham Rex on December 6, 2022
BX-XL was set up to provide funding to entrepreneurs in Brooklyn from diverse backgrounds. Source: New York Times
Prosecutors Say Trump Approved Part of Trump Organization Scheme
By Gotham Rex on December 2, 2022
Jurors at the Trump Organization trial will begin deliberating Monday after prosecutors presented a document they said showed that the former president had sanctioned tax fraud. Source: New York Times
Trump Organization Jurors Hear Closing Arguments Ahead of Verdict
By Gotham Rex on December 1, 2022
In closing statements, the defense and prosecution pushed opposing views about the actions of the former chief financial officer, Allen H. Weisselberg. Source: New York Times
Verdict in Trump Organization Trial Could Come Down to 3 Little Words
By Gotham Rex on December 1, 2022
What jurors make of the phrase “in behalf of” could decide whether the former president’s namesake company is guilty of tax fraud. Source: New York Times
Up for Auction: Nike Air Force Ones Signed by Ice-T
By Gotham Rex on November 21, 2022
A sale of gifts to New York City mayors also features a Louis Vuitton soccer ball that was given to Rudolph Giuliani. Source: New York Times
Manhattan Prosecutors Again Consider a Path Toward Charging Trump
By Gotham Rex on November 21, 2022
The district attorney’s office is investigating Donald J. Trump’s role in a hush-money payment to a porn star, an approach that previously failed to bear fruit. Source: New York Times
Trump Organization Finance Chief Details the Birth of Tax-Fraud Scheme
By Gotham Rex on November 17, 2022
Allen H. Weisselberg came close to tears as he told how money for cars, apartments and tuition was camouflaged in the ledgers of the company he served. Source: New York Times
Writer Who Accused Trump of Rape to File New Defamation Lawsuit
By Gotham Rex on November 17, 2022
E. Jean Carroll, whose first defamation lawsuit faced challenges because Donald J. Trump was then the president, will sue him again over similar statements he made after leaving office. Source: New York Times