E. Jean Carroll Documentary 'Ask E. Jean' Hits Theaters Amid Ongoing Legal Battle with Trump
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Summary
E. Jean Carroll, the 82-year-old writer and former Elle advice columnist, is back in the news as a documentary about her life, 'Ask E. Jean,' hits theaters. Carroll has won two major legal victories against Donald Trump — a $5 million sexual abuse verdict in 2023 and an $83 million defamation judgment in 2024. Despite these court wins, Trump has directed his Justice Department to pursue perjury accusations against Carroll while the damages remain in escrow pending appeals. The documentary explores Carroll's life and her legal battles.
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The 82-year-old writer and one-time Elle Magazine advice columnist has defeated Donald Trump in court twice after accusing him of sexual assault in a department store dressing room in the mid-'90s.
She was awarded $5 million in damages in 2023 by a jury that found Trump guilty of sexual abuse.
The following year, she won $83 million in a defamation case.
He has sicced his Justice Department on Carroll, accusing her of perjury.
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