President Donald Trump’s defamation lawsuit against ABC has been officially dismissed. This after he reached a $15 million settlement with the network and top anchor George Stephanopoulos.
The case was dismissed in accordance with the terms filed on Monday. It was signed by Chief U.S. District Judge Cecelia Altonaga, according to documents obtained by Fox News Digital.
“After being advised of the termination of the agreement by both parties and having received complete advice in place. Therefore, the order has been received and it has been determined that the said requirements have been approved,” the document states. “This proceeding in the foregoing manner voids the obligation for each party to bear its own attorney’s fees and expenses.”
GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS ABC News’ settlement with TRUMP’s defamation lawsuit was not mentioned on his Sunday show.
The dismissal came after the two sides reached an agreement to avoid a costly trial.
As part of the agreement, ABC News agreed to pay $15 million in charitable donations to “Presidential foundations and museums to be established by or for Plaintiffs as have been established in the past by Presidents of the United States.” Additionally, the network will pay $1 million for Trump’s attorneys’ fees.
Stephanopoulos and ABC News were also required to issue a “regretful” statement, according to the editor’s note at the bottom of the March 10, 2024, issue. online articles about comments made earlier this year that led Trump to file a defamation lawsuit
The message read: “ABC News and George Stephanopoulos. “Disappointed by statements made about President Donald J. Trump during an interview by George Stephanopoulos with Rep. Nancy Mace on ABC’s This Week on March 10, 2024.”
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After playing a clip of Mace discussing being a victim of rape, Stephanopoulos then asked her, “What do you make of the testimony we just saw endorsing Donald Trump?”
US President-elect Donald Trump is suing ABC News and George Stephanopoulos after the anchor repeatedly insisted he was convicted. “Liable for rape” even though the jury actually decided And Trump must be held accountable. “Sexual harassment,” which is clearly defined under New York statutes. (Getty Images)
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“You have endorsed Donald. Trump is president The judge and two juries found him liable for rape and defamation of the victim of that rape,” Stephanopoulos said. Alluding to the legal victory of E.’s accusers. Jean Carroll
Stephanopoulos repeated that claim 10 times during his altercation with Mez. Even if a jury finds Trump responsible “Sexual harassment” is clearly defined under New York law.
After a federal jury found Trump responsible for sexual harassment, But it was not rape, Judge Lewis Kaplan later wrote in his decision. Simply because Carroll failed to prove rape. “The meaning of New York criminal law does not mean that she failed to prove that Mr. Trump ‘raped’ her, because many People often misunderstand the word ‘rape’.”
The agreement came after U.S. Magistrate Judge Lisette M. Reed Order Trump And Stephanopoulos will sit through the plea hearing before the Dec. 1, 24th deadline for defendants to file motions for summary judgment to avoid a trial.
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump points to AmericaFest, Sunday, December 1, September 22, 2024, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Trump is represented by Florida attorneys Alejandro Brito and Richard Klugh. The settlement with ABC was filed in the federal court for the Southern District of Florida. which both parties sign and accept the terms
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An ABC News spokesperson told Fox News Digital at the time that the network was “pleased” to have settled the case.
Fox News’ Gabriel Hayes and Brooke Singman contributed to this report.
