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Caliman73

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5. I would think so. It should.

Reply to Botany (Reply #2)

Tue Jan 16, 2024, 02:21 PM

Jan 2024

He is continuing to defame her by basically calling her a liar WHILE the penalties for him being found liable for defaming her are being considered.

Usually penalties are decided by the damages caused to the victim, and then punitive damages are considered as a deterrent for future behavior. If Trump isn't even stopping while the penalties are being decided, he is not going to stop unless a severe enough penalty is given.

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Trump this am in the E Jean Carroll penalty case as he was sitting in the court room posted this [View all] Botany Jan 2024 OP

He is not testifying and hadn't been sworn in so it shouldn't be a violation... Caliman73 Jan 2024 #1

I am not a lawyer but he seems to be putting himself into greater civil jeopardy. Botany Jan 2024 #2

I still say the damages will be at least a billion dollars. TSExile Jan 2024 #3

a BILLION?? he's gonna have to sell more of those top secret docs to make that kinda money. nt orleans Jan 2024 #17

At this point, the money is symbolic. TSExile Jan 2024 #20

I would think so. It should. Caliman73 Jan 2024 #5

Isn't he in a 2nd penalty phase now for defaming Ms. Carroll after the 1st trial? Botany Jan 2024 #7

Her attorney just brought up today's defamatory tweets in openings. Nevilledog Jan 2024 #16

wow! thanks for posting that! nt orleans Jan 2024 #19

Has TFG paid anything to her yet? bluestarone Jan 2024 #4

Not a single penny. TSExile Jan 2024 #6

Trump will do this over and over, additional monetary penalties not withstanding. patphil Jan 2024 #8

He's not going after the judge's clerks or the jurors Warpy Jan 2024 #9

free speech right?? Evolve Dammit Jan 2024 #10

The judge ordered no phones to be used in the courtroom. He is in violation of the vsrazdem Jan 2024 #11

THIS is the violation malaise Jan 2024 #15

Except that he didn't have his phone in the courtroom. Ms. Toad Jan 2024 #18

Every day he ever so accurately illustrates the content of character Torchlight Jan 2024 #12

And the lack of character of his base Redleg Jan 2024 #13

"Can you believe I have to defend myself against this woman's fake story?" Trump on Truth Social today Jarqui Jan 2024 #14