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Trump and Stephanopoulos Ordered to Four-Hour Depositions Next Week in Florida Libel Case Over E. Jean Carroll Comments

Dec 13, 2024, 10:21 PM

A federal judge in Florida has ordered Donald Trump and ABC News anchor George Stephanopoulos to sit for depositions next week as part of Trump's libel lawsuit against ABC. The lawsuit stems from comments made by Stephanopoulos, who stated on air that a jury found Trump 'liable for rape' in the E. Jean Carroll case. Both Trump and Stephanopoulos are required to participate in depositions lasting up to four hours. The court's decision comes amid ongoing legal battles surrounding Trump's public statements and the implications of media coverage on his reputation.