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  Defamation Verdict: Trump Ordered to Pay $83 Million to E. Jean Carroll On January 26, 2024, a New York jury delivered a resounding verdict in the high-profile defamation case of E. Jean Carroll against former President Donald Trump. The jury awarded Carroll a staggering $83.3 million in damages, marking a significant legal and financial blow to Trump just as he gears up for a potential 2024 presidential run. This article delves into the details of the case, the jury's verdict, and its potential implications. Accusations, Denials, and Defamation Lawsuit: The case stemmed from Carroll's accusations against Trump, published in her 2019 book "What Do We Need Men For?". She alleged that Trump sexually assaulted her in a department store dressing room decades earlier. Trump vehemently denied the claims, labeling them "fiction" and "totally fabricated." He launched a series of public attacks against Carroll, calling her a "liar" and questioni