A federal judge in New York said the upcoming civil defamation trial involving Trump and E. Jean Carroll will be heard by an anonymous jury, citing Trump's "repeated public statements" about the case and the court. PHOTO: E. Jean Carroll leaves Manhattan federal court, Oct. 23, 2023, in New York. (Frank Franklin Ii/AP)The judge in the case has already determined that Trump's statements were defamatory, so the January trial will only determine damages. MORE: Trump liable for battery, defamation in E. Jean Carroll suitCarroll prevailed in a second lawsuit in May that alleged defamation and battery, and she was awarded $5 million in damages. Judge orders anonymous jury for E. Jean Carroll case against Trump originally appeared on abcnews.go.com

Source: ABC News November 04, 2023 04:57 UTC