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In reply to the discussion: Judge orders E. Jean Carroll be paid $5M in damages from Trump verdict [View all]Pinback
(13,766 posts)32. Thanks -- very valuable information.
As a man who grew up with sisters and a loving mother, I have trouble understanding the mindset of these horrible guys. Not to say that Im perfect, but there are some boundaries that are just so ingrained I would never consider crossing them.
Non-violent communication is also hugely important and something that should be taught, especially to those of us whose innate privilege can so easily be used as justification for abusive behavior.
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Judge orders E. Jean Carroll be paid $5M in damages from Trump verdict [View all]
moonshinegnomie
Yesterday
OP
Won't pay, not can't pay - he can't bear to lose to a woman about anything (nt)
muriel_volestrangler
Yesterday
#4
Please alert me when the money has actually been put in Ms. Carroll's account.
hamsterjill
Yesterday
#7
He's an abusive predator. It's his continuing attempt at emotional & economic abuse.
littlemissmartypants
Yesterday
#8
Thanks, Marthe48. Here's the wheel that shows what we deserve instead.
littlemissmartypants
Yesterday
#15
Sure. They've been around for a long time. Any woman, like myself, who...
littlemissmartypants
Yesterday
#24
Unless a higher court grants a stay immediately, Carroll should have her cash as soon as the order is official
Fiendish Thingy
Yesterday
#17
The agreement also said that the way collection would be accomplished once that condition was satisfied
onenote
7 hrs ago
#52
In my fantasy world, I see her standing with one of those big old $5 million cardboard checks
ALBliberal
Yesterday
#23
Hate the headline. Should say: Judge orders trump to pay E. Jean Carroll...
Wounded Bear
Yesterday
#28
Actually, the headline is accurate. The money became the Court's property once it was deposited in the registry in 2023
onenote
Yesterday
#33
That's what I don't get - the judge controls this because Chump has already paid the fine
FakeNoose
6 hrs ago
#54
because under the terms of the agreement, the procedure for releasing the money is as follows:
onenote
4 hrs ago
#56
msn: Judge orders release of the $5.8 million payment that Trump owed E Jean Carroll
riversedge
Yesterday
#29
He grifts billions off the presidency, then loses his shit over paying $5.8 mil. Pathetic.
Karasu
Yesterday
#37
This $5 million award is for the 2022 trial. What about the $83 million she was awarded in the Sept 2023
iluvtennis
Yesterday
#39
In 2023, the money was deposited in a court-run registry. It is no longer his property
onenote
Yesterday
#41
The judgment was for $5 million. Carroll's asking for $5.8 million including interest.
onenote
Yesterday
#44
This Reminds me of the Scientology forced payment to Larry Wolsherim law suit.
Jacson6
7 hrs ago
#50