In a significant development, ABC News has agreed to settle a defamation lawsuit with former US President Donald Trump for a whopping $15 million. The lawsuit was filed in March 2024, following a contentious interview with Rep. Nancy Mace, where Trump was falsely accused of being 'found liable for rape' in a civil case. The comments made by George Stephanopoulos during the interview sparked the lawsuit, which has now been settled out of court. As part of the settlement, $15 million will be allocated to a presidential foundation and museum established by Trump. Interestingly, the settlement also covers $1 million in legal fees. This settlement marks a significant victory for Trump, who has been involved in several high-profile lawsuits in recent years. The details of the settlement have been revealed in court documents, which show that ABC News has agreed to pay the hefty sum to settle the defamation lawsuit. The settlement is a testament to the ongoing tensions between the media and public figures, and highlights the importance of responsible reporting in the digital age.
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Settlement Amount: $15 million
Payment allocated to a presidential foundation and museum established by Trump
Legal Fees Covered: $1 million
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Fact | Tribune.com.pk | The News | geo.tv |
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Settlement Amount | $15 million | $15 million | $15 million |
Payment Allocation | Presidential foundation and museum established by Trump | a fund dedicated to a presidential foundation and museum | N/A |
Legal Fees Covered | $1 million | $1 million | N/A |
Reason for Settlement | Defamation lawsuit brought by Donald Trump | Defamation lawsuit brought by Donald Trump | N/A |
Comments Leading to Lawsuit | March 2024 interview with Rep. Nancy Mace | On-air comments made by George Stephanopoulos saying Trump was found 'liable for rape' | N/A |
Terms of Settlement | Payment Allocation: Presidential foundation and museum established by Trump | Donation: $15 million to a fund dedicated to a presidential foundation and museum | N/A |
Previous Legal Issues | Legal Fees Covered: $1 million | Attorney Fees: $1 million | N/A |
Settlement Amount | $15 million | $15 million | $15 million |
Payment allocated to a presidential foundation and museum established by Trump | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Legal Fees Covered | $1 million | $1 million | $1 million |
Lawsuit Origin | March 2024 interview with Rep. Nancy Mace | March 2024 interview with Rep. Nancy Mace | March 2024 interview with Rep. Nancy Mace |
Lawsuit Basis | Falsely asserted Trump had been 'found liable for rape' in a civil case | Falsely asserted Trump had been 'found liable for rape' in a civil case | Falsely asserted Trump had been 'found liable for rape' in a civil case |
Comments made by George Stephanopoulos led to the lawsuit | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Facts that align with the main story
Settlement Amount: $15 million
Payment allocated to a presidential foundation and museum established by Trump
Legal Fees Covered: $1 million
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