Trump Ordered to Depose in Defamation Case Against ABC News and George Stephanopoulos
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Donald Trump has been ordered to sit for a deposition next week in his defamation case against ABC News and anchor George Stephanopoulos. This case stems from comments made by Stephanopoulos on his show "This Week" in March, where he stated that Trump was found "liable for rape" in a civil case involving E. Jean Carroll. However, the jury in that case actually determined Trump was liable for "sexual abuse," which has a distinct legal definition under New York law.The deposition is part of the pre-trial discovery process, which includes the production of documents and information deemed confidential, such as newsgathering and personal information of parties involved. This process is set to begin on December 13, with additional hearings scheduled for December 19.
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Trump's legal team has been actively pursuing this case, arguing that Stephanopoulos' statements were defamatory and caused harm to Trump's reputation. The suit is part of a broader legal strategy by Trump to hold media outlets accountable for what he claims is false and misleading reporting.This deposition is significant as it could provide crucial testimony that may influence the outcome of the defamation trial, which has already seen delays and procedural complexities. The court has issued a protective order to ensure the confidentiality of the information exchanged during the discovery process.
