Former President Donald Trump announced today that he will be unable to attend the E. Jean Carroll trial, as he will be attending his mother-in-law’s funeral. Trump criticized the judge presiding over the case for not granting a delay in the trial proceedings. Speaking at a press conference in New York City, Trump expressed his disappointment with the judge’s decision and referred to him as a “nasty man” and a “Trump-hating guy.” Trump stated that he wanted to be present for every trial day, citing his previous experience in the first trial where he was advised not to attend. The former president also mentioned that the judge’s refusal to grant a delay was a disgrace.
The funeral is for Melania Trump’s mother, Amalija Knavs, who passed away last week at the age of 78. Trump expressed his sadness over the loss and described his mother-in-law as a strong woman who carried herself with grace. He thanked her in his victory speech after winning the Iowa Caucuses and stated that she would be proud of him.
The ongoing trial is a civil defamation damages case filed by E. Jean Carroll, who accused Trump of sexually attacking her in a department store dressing room in the 1990s. The trial follows a previous ruling in May where a federal jury found Trump not liable for rape but liable for sexual abuse and defamation. He was ordered to pay $5 million in damages.
Carroll alleges that Trump raped her at the Bergdorf Goodman department store in Manhattan in 1996. Trump vehemently denies the allegation and has called it a fabrication. Carroll filed a defamation lawsuit against Trump, claiming that his denial caused harm to her reputation. Trump’s legal team has argued that Carroll’s allegations are false and motivated by a desire to sell copies of her book.
In an exclusive interview, Trump expressed his disbelief at Carroll’s claims and called the verdict a disgrace. He stated that he has no idea who Carroll is and referred to the trial as a continuation of the “greatest political witch hunt in history.” Trump plans to testify in his defense during the trial and hopes to clarify that he does not know Carroll.
The trial is expected to last three to five days, with testimony beginning today. Nine jurors have been selected for the case. Brooke Singman, a political correspondent and reporter, will provide updates and coverage of the trial for Digital, Channel, and FOX Business.
In conclusion, Former President Trump will be attending his mother-in-law’s funeral instead of the E. Jean Carroll trial. Trump criticized the judge’s refusal to grant a delay in the trial proceedings and expressed his disappointment. The ongoing trial is a civil defamation case filed by Carroll, who accuses Trump of sexual assault. Trump denies the allegations and plans to testify in his defense. The trial is expected to last several days, with Brooke Singman providing coverage and updates.
