ABC News settles defamation suit with Donald Trump
ABC News and George Stephanopoulos settle defamation suit with Donald Trump, paying $15 million and issuing statements of 'regret'. Trump was found liable for sexual abuse, not rape.
Key Points
- ABC News will pay $15 million to a 'Presidential foundation and museum'
- ABC News also pays $1 million in Trump's attorney fees
- Stephanopoulos repeated false claim of Trump being 'liable for rape' 10 times
Pros
- Avoided a costly trial
- Settlement reached outside of court
Cons
- ABC News had to pay $15 million to Trump
- Stephanopoulos and ABC News had to issue statements of 'regret'