The former president, Donald J. Trump was ordered to pay $83.3 million to E. Jean Carroll for defaming her, after she accused him of rape. The writer’s lawyers argued that a large award was necessary to stop Mr. Trump from continuing to attack her, and the jury responded by awarding Ms. Carroll $65 million in punitive damages, finding that Mr. Trump had acted with malice. Mr. Trump called the verdict “absolutely ridiculous” and his lawyers plan to appeal. Despite these developments, he remains a formidable contender in the 2024 U.S. presidential election.
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