How much money must E. Jean Carroll win to stop Donald J. Trump from talking about her?
The next day, Mr. Trump appeared on CNN, and again accused Ms. Carroll of making up her story and for good measure called her a “wack job.”Now, Ms. Carroll is seeking millions of dollars more to stop the river of invective.
Forbes magazine says Mr. Trump is worth $2.5 billion, but his actual wealth is in much dispute — he has said his net worth fluctuates with his mood.
Mr. Trump became a celebrity and then the nation’s chief executive largely through the power of an untrammeled tongue, creating fascination even among opponents with his unpredictable and cruel verbal assaults.
Ms. Carroll and her lawyers are trying to win a jury award that would bring his competing desires into economic equilibrium.
Persons:
Jean Carroll, Donald J, Trump, Ms, Carroll, ”, Forbes
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CNN
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Manhattan