What were the exact phrases Trump said that were defamatory according to the Judge
There were multiple statements. For the full list you can see the actual ruling here. Start on page 4:
"Ms Carroll's accusation that Mr. Trump "raped" her first became public on June 21 2019"
The pseudo-court asserts that EJC defamed Trump. Interesting admission.
Statement One:
Trump denies meeting her. - Doesn't affect reputation, hasn't been proven or disproved
Trump claims her motivation is to sell a book. - Opinion
Trump claims the book should be sold in a fiction section. - Opinion OR a statement that the book contains falsehoods
Trump shames those who make up false stories of assault, names Julie Swetnick not EJC. If he did name EJC that would merely be a denial of a crime. Protected speech, any accusation against a public figure is a matter of public interest
Trump claims there is zero evidence for Julie Swetnick's accusation. - Protected speech, any accusation against a public figure is a matter of public interest
Trump point out there are no pictures, surveillance, video, reports, sales attendants, clearly arguing that there is no evidence against him. All arguments to the innocence of a person of a crime are forever protected by the right to confront accusers and all criminal matters are matters of public interest. That's why court filings are public.
Trump denies the incident occurred. All denials of a crime are forever protected speech and all criminal matters are matters of public interest. That's why court filings are public.
So not only can Trump deny he committed a crime, I can deny Trump committed a crime. In fact I can deny that any random person anywhere in the world committed a crime. It's accusing people of a crime without evidence that may be subject to defamation liability.
Trump points out that false accusations diminish the severity of a real assault. True, and a matter of opinion, and protected speech (matter of public interest), and not mentioning EJC. (layers upon layers of lawlessness was required to survive dismissal)
Donald Trump asks for information as to whether Carroll is working with the democratic party. If that's defamatory I guess working with the democratic party damages one's reputation. It's about time that become the case.
Trump says people should pay dearly for such false accusations. Yes they should, it's called defamation. EJC would be liable if Trump could produce an alibi. Unfortunately the crime apparently took place 1995 +- 1.5 years, making it difficult. You can try to report a crime that happened sometime within a three year period 20 years ago, it should give the police something to smile about after you hang up.
Trump denies he met her. Points out (quite reasonably) that being in a coat line with someone does not constitute meeting them.
It goes on like this. It's just Trump denying that he committed a crime or even met her over and over while making commentary about matters of public interest.
Only a deranged person would think that the words "you aren't my type" are in ANY context "defamatory"
Again, cherry picking one piece of the case and evaluating it as if it occurred in isolation.
Via the magic of TDS two non-defamatory statements combine into a defamatory statement.
Only a deranged person would think that the words "you aren't my type" are in ANY context "defamatory"
Again, cherry picking one piece of the case and evaluating it as if it occurred in isolation.
@Greyparrot, what you don't understand is that there was more than one cherry. DO YOU UNDERSTAND?!
Not only did he deny raping someone, but he said that false accusations are bad and there is no evidence. That proves it! Let's end English common law. Guilty until proven innocent. Liable is guilty. Once 4 people in NYC say something happened or didn't happen that's it the end of public discussion. Retroactive defamation is a thing too!
You know what would be really fun, making a town of moon landing deniers, and then having a civil trial against NASA. Then, anyone who calls a moon-landing-denier wrong is guilty of defamation. Penalties should start at over a billion 300 million trillion 300 million dollars.
As I eluded to with ADOL, insults and belittlement as well as repetition all plays a role.
Insults and belittlement are defamation now, or make other statements defamatory where they weren't before. This is what Double_R claims to know of defamation law and precedent. Until humanity understands the psychology that created this fracture in reality in his brain, we will never have peace.
is whether a person acted with malice.
(2) Malice [in context] means whether someone didn't care if it was true or lied intentionally as opposed to just being bad at discerning the truth. It does not mean "that guy is upset".
Something that is always a question when it comes to expression of TDS.
Again... It's only one small piece of the story.
The world is full of magic. Non-defamatory statements combine and become defamatory. Orange men become fascists. *tribal drum beats*
You continue to break the case apart and evaluate each individual part as if it occurred in isolation.
Yep, don't look too closely. That's not what courts of law are for, looking at details and all.
Feel like I've said that before.
I feel like you're going to say it again. It will mean nothing when you do, as it means nothing now, as it meant nothing last time. You're trying defend a hopeless joke resolution, of course you can't get into specifics.
Again... A major part of proving defamation is demonstrating that the defendant acted with malice.
(2) Malice [in context] means whether someone didn't care if it was true or lied intentionally as opposed to just being bad at discerning the truth. It does not mean "that guy is upset".
This is, in fact, basic stuff that you pretend to not understand.
There is no rational ground to stand on while claiming Trump's "she's not my type" comment was intended to do anything other than insult Ms. Carroll's appearance
There is no rational ground to stand on while claiming that an insult is defamation or makes any other statement defamatory.
Or if you need it put more simply... He's making fun of her. Everyone in his audience knows this.
Yes. Rather tame for someone who falsely accused him of rape if you ask me. I would be a lot meaner.
Making fun of someone in an unwelcomed fashion is malicious by definition.
Not a legal definition.
(2) Malice [in context] means whether someone didn't care if it was true or lied intentionally as opposed to just being bad at discerning the truth. It does not mean "that guy is upset". Reassertion Count: 3
Moreover, because Trump actually mistook her for his own wife the claim is now reasonably established as factually inaccurate.
Everybody is liable for misreporting relative sexual attractions got it.
it also establishes a wreckless disregard for the truth
rofl, *gets up drinks some water comes back to the screen, rereads*, rofl (back on the floor)
"When you said my client wasn't hot was that not a reckless disregard for the truth? I mean LOOK AT HER!"
"That makes perfect sense, 86 million dollars pay up"
Oh I'm sorry did I focus too much? Here let me take the glasses off. Oh my, I can't read the words but that paragraph sure is long! Trump must be guilty of rape and insurrection and eating babies!
TDS turned a quarter of America into clowns but the oath keepers are the problem. Yea...
Do you understand now?
You're trying these profoundly absurd arguments, rewriting four hundred years of jurisprudence and for whom? You'll never convince a rational person and the irrational TDS possessed zombies will agree with you regardless of what you say. I mean look at FLRW:
"Trump voter: Ah luv thee Donald, e has 5 times the brain power that ah hav!"
That's all you need to do. It accomplishes the same thing (absolutely nothing).
I wonder if this is about you. Do you feel that you're convincing yourself?
(2) the natural and realized impacts of Trump's actions.
We need to stop Trump. With the bully pulpit he owns he can cause any woman in the world to be perceived as unattractive by simply uttering the phrase "She's not my type".
This kind of power is too much for any one man to hold!
Cool, then she can stop pretending that she does.
She's not, that has absolutely nothing to do with defamation.
So very true.