E. Jean Carroll's attorney vows to explore all legal options following Donald Trump's Memorial Day remarks
- Trump continues to target E. Jean Carroll despite losing defamation suit and being ordered to pay significant amounts.
- E. Jean Carroll's lawyer responds swiftly, denying rape and defamation claims, and keeping all legal options open.
- The ongoing dispute between E. Jean Carroll and Donald Trump escalates post Memorial Day statements.
Donald Trump denied rape and defamation claims made by writer E. Jean Carroll. He posted on Truth Social, criticizing Judge Lewis Kaplan and Carroll's claims. Trump was found liable for sexually abusing Carroll in the 1990s and defaming her as president. Carroll was awarded $83.3 million in damages, which Trump is appealing. Carroll's lawyer, Roberta Kaplan, responded to Trump's post, stating that all options are on the table regarding further legal action. The Biden campaign criticized Trump for not mentioning fallen American service members in his Memorial Day message. Kaplan hinted at the possibility of another defamation lawsuit based on Trump's recent comments. Trump has already posted a bond to guarantee payment of the $83.3 million verdict from one of Carroll's defamation trials. In 2019, Carroll accused Trump of sexual assault in the 1990s and filed defamation lawsuits against him. A jury found Trump guilty of defamation and sexual abuse, ordering him to pay damages. Kaplan upheld the verdict and rejected Trump's request for a new trial. Trump faced legal bills exceeding $540 million last year.