defamed

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"Today's Supreme Court decision affirms once and for all the jury's unanimous verdict that President Donald J. Trump sexually assaulted and defamed E. Jean Carroll," said Carroll's attorney Roberta Kaplan.

From Barron's • Jun. 29, 2026

While Trump was found to have defamed and sexually abused Carroll, the jury rejected her claim of rape as defined in New York's penal code.

From BBC • Jun. 29, 2026

“Instead of actually listening to us and providing evidence of studies or environmental impact statements, we just get called names and bullied and defamed on national television.”

From Salon • Jun. 12, 2026

After successfully proving president Donald Trump sexually abused her, then also defamed her, E. Jean Carroll secured historic legal settlements to the tune of roughly $90 million.

From Slate • Jun. 4, 2026

He should consider the circumstances, therefore, and treat the defamed person as he would wish himself to be treated in a like case.

From Moral Theology A Complete Course Based on St. Thomas Aquinas and the Best Modern Authorities by Callan, Charles Jerome