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63. Except that Trump did sue for that, and ABC settled for $15 million plus $1 million in legal fees

Sun Jan 18, 2026, 12:43 PM

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ABC and Stephanopoulos to pay Trump $15M, apologize in defamation suit settlement

ABC News and anchor George Stephanopoulos reached a settlement with President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday, with the network agreeing to issue an apology and pay a Trump-related foundation $15 million in addition to $1 million for Trump’s attorney fees.

The settlement, filed in federal court in Miami Saturday afternoon, marks a win for Trump, who sued the network and its star anchor for libel after Stephanopoulos said on air that Trump was found liable for the rape of writer E. Jean Carroll. Last year, a jury hearing a civil suit brought by Carroll found that Trump sexually abused and defamed her, but found Trump not liable for rape. Still, a federal judge in New York later ruled that it was accurate to say that Trump was found liable for rape in “common modern parlance.”

https://www.politico.com/news/2024/12/14/trump-abc-stephanopoulos-settlement-00194391

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Border czar says, Jonathon Ross may sue for defamation of being labled a murderer [View all] mysteryowl 6 hrs ago OP

The trial would be interesting. dem4decades 6 hrs ago #1

The TRUTH is an affirmative defense TexasBushwhacker 1 hr ago #71

LOL! Do it! You murderer! Coventina 6 hrs ago #2

Let's have a trial first and find out if he's a murderer. sinkingfeeling 6 hrs ago #3

Jonathon Ross is a murderer. Rincewind 6 hrs ago #4

And He's Probably Done It Before WiVoter 6 hrs ago #12

He looked very confident with his actions of murder. mysteryowl 6 hrs ago #16

While recording on his phone! SheltieLover 4 hrs ago #37

He' murdered before and gotten away with it DBoon 4 hrs ago #45

No doubt! SheltieLover 2 hrs ago #69

He looked like a man who has fired a gun at another person before. CincyDem 3 hrs ago #62

Is Pam Going to be his lawyer ornotna 6 hrs ago #5

Please file that law suit Mr.Ross. Joyce Vance, or Glen Kirschner or Kamala Harris might love that case. Botany 6 hrs ago #6

maybe this is BS jaymac 4 hrs ago #29

OK, would HOMICIDAL MANIAC be more appropriate? no_hypocrisy 6 hrs ago #7

Every move seems to be a copy-cat of Trump's strategies. Baitball Blogger 6 hrs ago #8

Yeah. His first thought was to hide his computer. People will get at his comments anyway. travelingthrulife 6 hrs ago #10

You win the thread orangecrush 5 hrs ago #19

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... orangecrush 4 hrs ago #50

DUzy!! 🏅🏆 littlemissmartypants 3 hrs ago #53

And he is not rich and powerful like Trump newdeal2 5 hrs ago #20

Murderer. Go for it Piggy. travelingthrulife 6 hrs ago #9

K&R for, wouldn't he have to show his face? How about some medical records? UTUSN 6 hrs ago #11

Oooh that's good. Prove you were injured. mysteryowl 6 hrs ago #14

I think a grand jury convened by the state/city might wipe the smile off his face.... Historic NY 6 hrs ago #13

He's a murderer, murderer, murderer, murderer, murderer maxrandb 6 hrs ago #15

Discovery will be interesting. sakabatou 6 hrs ago #17

Who does Rebl2 5 hrs ago #18

The "Internet" mysteryowl 5 hrs ago #21

That's RIGHT!!!! AZ8theist 3 hrs ago #65

Homan is... GiqueCee 5 hrs ago #22

He's Bovino, but taller and without hair . . . hatrack 4 hrs ago #52

Sue away you fucker! paleotn 5 hrs ago #23

Who is he going to sue? Probatim 5 hrs ago #24

Wonder how many of these idiots actually know how lawsuits work? SSJVegeta 5 hrs ago #25

Except that Trump did sue for that, and ABC settled for $15 million plus $1 million in legal fees MichMan 3 hrs ago #63

This would be a fun lawsuit to follow LetMyPeopleVote 1 sec ago #76

It isn't libel, slander, or defamation... Kid Berwyn 5 hrs ago #26

Aww...the poor murderer got his feefees hurt! LudwigPastorius 5 hrs ago #27

"Homan said he expects Ross to "'wait for this investigation to pan itself out'"? Mister Ed 4 hrs ago #28

Calling Lindsay Halligan vankuria 4 hrs ago #30

Judge Wine Box Sweet Rosie Red 3 hrs ago #64

What is it with this Homan jerk? Big tough guy thinks he's KPN 4 hrs ago #31

Quiet, ham face. SheltieLover 4 hrs ago #32

Sure, our upside-down, inside-out country starts new norm. pandr32 4 hrs ago #33

It's defamation if you say something you KNOW to be false. It isn't if you believe what your saying to be true ToxMarz 4 hrs ago #34

Where is the 50,00 in fbi cash you took? Did kash get half? Blues Heron 4 hrs ago #35

I wonder Katcat 4 hrs ago #36

Just following his dear leader. Hope22 4 hrs ago #38

Bring it, asshole. Because your name isn't filthy enough yet. Scrivener7 4 hrs ago #39

Let's just say he sues. That means discovery and depositions. That process will be devastating for him. flashman13 4 hrs ago #40

you gonna sue the entire internet then? TalenaGor 4 hrs ago #41

Oh, he wants to go after podcasters Farmer-Rick 4 hrs ago #42

Where does he expect people to draw the line? DFW 4 hrs ago #43

Executing a young mother with 4 shots to the head, for what? C_U_L8R 4 hrs ago #44

Then allow a fair investigation to prove any innocence vapor2 4 hrs ago #46

He should be sued for wrongful death. (NT) The Wizard 4 hrs ago #47

Yes, if he could be found mysteryowl 4 hrs ago #51

Does FUCKING MURDERING SADISTIC MISOGYNIST SCUM work niyad 4 hrs ago #49

Per Blanche, there will be NO INVESTIGATION Leghorn21 3 hrs ago #54

Money grubbing psychopath works, too. littlemissmartypants 3 hrs ago #55

Let's hope so VGuerra276 3 hrs ago #56

He hasn't been charged or convicted with a crime. He has a strong case, but it would increase the backlash against ICE Doodley 3 hrs ago #57

"Discovery" would be a wonderful process... ret5hd 3 hrs ago #58

oh, btw Homan...you're a murderer too. ret5hd 3 hrs ago #59

If you don't want to be called a murderer... liberalla 3 hrs ago #60

We calls it the way it is UpInArms 3 hrs ago #61

Please do azureblue 3 hrs ago #66

Every text will be fair game Buckeyeblue 2 hrs ago #67

I was going to make a discovery comment, but I am pleased to see it is well covered. Norrrm 2 hrs ago #68

Prove you're not a murderer oswaldactedalone 2 hrs ago #70

You know, the best way to avoid being called a murderer Bettie 52 min ago #72

I really hate these stupid podcast declarations MorbidButterflyTat 33 min ago #73

Like it or not Greg_In_SF 26 min ago #74

It is fine to say the name of this murderer LetMyPeopleVote 3 min ago #75