Staff Reports
In a blow to former President Donald Trump, a federal judge has denied his desperate attempt for a mistrial in E. Jean Carroll’s defamation case. Judge Lewis Kaplan made it clear that Trump’s arguments held no merit and that a mistrial would be entirely pointless. Well, well, well, it appears Trump’s legal team just can’t catch a break.
A federal judge denied Donald Trump’s motions for a mistrial in the defamation case brought by columnist E. Jean Carroll saying the former president’s arguments had no “merit” and are “entirely pointless.” https://t.co/FCa73B8tU3
— KRDO13 (@KRDO_13) February 8, 2024
The crux of Trump’s feeble argument was that Carroll’s deletion of death threats she received before suing him somehow invalidated the trial. But Judge Kaplan swiftly shut down this absurd notion by stating that Carroll’s duty to preserve communications only began after she began considering legal action. It’s quite obvious that Trump’s team was grasping at straws with this one.
What’s more, Judge Kaplan emphasized that the presence of the death threats would have strengthened Carroll’s case, not weakened it. One has to wonder what kind of legal masterminds Trump has on his team if they fail to grasp such a simple concept. It’s just another example of their incompetence and desperation.
Throughout the trial, Judge Kaplan did not hold back in his criticisms of Trump’s lawyer, Alina Habba. He even went so far as to suggest that she brush up on the rules of evidence. Ouch! It seems like Habba was in way over her head, and Judge Kaplan wasn’t afraid to call her out on it. Perhaps next time, Trump should consider hiring competent attorneys who understand the basics of courtroom procedure.
Despite this setback, Trump remains determined to appeal the verdict, as well as the previous decision that awarded Carroll $5 million. One can’t help but find his unwavering determination amusing. It’s almost as if he can’t accept the fact that his actions have consequences. But fear not, dear conservatives, for Trump’s legal team has vowed to keep fighting. Let’s hope they have better luck next time, although it seems highly unlikely.
It’s important to note that this second defamation case against Trump was nothing more than a cash grab. Judge Kaplan had already stipulated that the facts from the first case had to be accepted, leaving this second trial as a mere formality. Carroll’s attempt to squeeze more money out of Trump is both transparent and shameless. It’s clear that this entire ordeal is nothing but a political witch hunt aimed at tarnishing the reputation of a great leader.
Carroll would be wise to hold off on any major purchases. Trump’s appeal, as Habba confidently stated, will surely prevail. Carroll’s ill-advised joke about purchasing a penthouse for Rachel Maddow only reveals her misguided priorities. Perhaps she should focus on seeking truth and justice, rather than making frivolous promises to liberal media personalities. There’s no doubt that Trump will come out on top in the end, showing once again that he is a true conservative champion.
