Trump sues George Stephanopoulos and ABC News for defamation after Nancy Mace interview

Trump Accuses ​ABC News and George Stephanopoulos of Defamation in⁢ New Lawsuit

In a bold legal move former⁢ President Donald Trump’s‍ lawyers have launched⁣ a defamation lawsuit against ⁣media giant ABC News and journalist George ⁤Stephanopoulos. The suit, unveiled on Monday, arises from a contentious interview that quickly ‌escalated into a viral sensation.

Filed in ​Miami, the suit targets the aftermath of an⁢ incendiary​ interview featuring Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) on ⁣Stephanopoulos’s platform. The interview took ‍a dramatic turn when Stephanopoulos inaccurately stated that​ Trump had ‍been found “liable for⁣ rape,” ​triggering immediate⁢ backlash.

“I’m asking ⁤a very ⁢simple ‌question,” Stephanopoulos ⁤pressed Mace, a rape survivor herself. “I’m asking a ​question about why you endorse someone who ‌has been found liable for ⁤rape. … ​Just ‍answer the question.”

The Core of the ‍Controversy

The crux of the controversy ⁣lies⁣ in a ⁣factual ⁢error. Stephanopoulos’s claim ‌was tied⁣ to an ongoing case against Trump ​involving E. ​Jean Carroll. In ‍that case, Trump was​ deemed liable for “sexual abuse,” not rape –⁤ a significant distinction in both legal and‍ reputational ramifications.

Asserting a grave journalistic ​lapse, Trump’s attorney Alejandro⁢ Brito ⁣condemned⁤ Stephanopoulos’s comment ​as a product​ of “actual malice or with⁣ a⁣ reckless disregard⁢ for the‍ truth”. This allegation forms the cornerstone of the 20-page complaint filed by the Trump legal team.

Further ⁢underscoring their argument,‍ Brito emphasizes that:

⁤ “Indeed, the‍ jury‍ expressly found that Plaintiff did not commit rape and, ‍as demonstrated below, Defendant George Stephanopoulos was aware of the jury’s finding ⁣ in this‌ regard yet still falsely stated otherwise,” according⁢ to Brito.

As details of the lawsuit emerge,‌ the exact amount of damages ​Trump is seeking remains undisclosed.

For ⁣more insights into this legal battle, stay tuned to the ​unfolding reports.

With ‍the claim now officially registered, both ABC News and George Stephanopoulos are thrust ⁢into the spotlight, facing serious allegations ‍that put journalistic integrity ⁤and accuracy under intense ​scrutiny.

The legal skirmish underscores the ​tension between public figures and the​ press, and serves as a stark​ reminder of the weight words⁢ carry in shaping⁣ reputations. As ⁢this story⁤ develops, it’s clear the implications will be closely watched by media professionals, legal experts, and the public alike.

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