ABC News settles defamation lawsuit with Donald Trump over rape allegations
ABC News agrees to pay $15 million for Donald Trump's presidential library to settle defamation lawsuit over inaccurate on-air statements regarding rape allegations by writer E. Jean Carroll. Settlement includes $1 million in legal fees and an editor's note expressing regret.
Key Points
- ABC News to pay $15 million for Trump's presidential library
- Settlement includes $1 million in legal fees and editor's note
- Misstatement on air regarding rape allegations led to lawsuit
- Money allocated for a non-profit organization connected to the library
Pros
- Settlement reached to avoid further legal proceedings
- ABC News expresses regret and posts editor's note
- Money allocated for Trump's presidential library
Cons
- ABC News pays $15 million in settlement
- Misstatement by anchor George Stephanopoulos led to lawsuit