ABC News settles defamation lawsuit with President-elect Donald Trump
ABC News and George Stephanopoulos settled a defamation lawsuit with President-elect Donald Trump, agreeing to pay $15 million, issue a public apology, and cover attorney's fees. The lawsuit stemmed from statements made by Stephanopoulos during an interview with Rep. Nancy Mace regarding Trump's involvement in a rape case.
Key Points
- ABC News and George Stephanopoulos settled a defamation lawsuit with President-elect Donald Trump
- ABC News agreed to pay $15 million, issue a public apology, and cover attorney's fees
- The lawsuit stemmed from statements made by Stephanopoulos during an interview with Rep. Nancy Mace regarding Trump's involvement in a rape case
Pros
- Settlement provides closure to the defamation lawsuit
- ABC News and George Stephanopoulos issue a public apology
Cons
- ABC News had to pay $15 million to Trump
- The incident led to negative publicity for ABC News and Stephanopoulos