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Trump handed latest legal win as ABC News agrees to pay up and make host apologize


Published on 2024-12-15 08:21:07 - MSN
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  • ABC News will pay a $15 million settlement payment to resolve a defamation lawsuit brought by President-elect Donald Trump, court documents filed Saturday show.

The article discusses a legal victory for former President Donald Trump, where ABC News has agreed to pay a settlement and issue an apology from one of its hosts. This stems from a defamation lawsuit Trump filed against ABC News and its anchor George Stephanopoulos, who incorrectly stated on air that Trump was found liable for rape in a civil case involving E. Jean Carroll. In reality, Trump was found liable for sexual abuse and defamation, not rape. The settlement includes ABC News paying an undisclosed sum to Trump, and Stephanopoulos issuing a public apology for the misstatement. This legal win adds to Trump's ongoing battles in the media and legal arenas, highlighting the complexities of defamation law and the impact of media reporting on public figures.

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