Lewis Kaplan

Donald Trump threw caution to the winds and trashed the judge who oversaw the E. Jean Carroll sexual assault and civil defamation case in a Truth Social post as part of his Memorial Day message on Monday. Roberta Kaplan, who represented Carroll in the case, reportedly said in a statement that they...

A federal judge in New York has rejected former President Donald Trump’s appeal for a new trial in a defamation lawsuit filed by writer E. Jean Carroll. The judge upheld the $83.3 million damage award to Carroll. What Happened: Judge Lewis Kaplan dismissed Trump’s arguments for a new...

Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of cryptocurrency exchange FTX, has lodged an appeal against his fraud conviction and 25-year prison sentence, which he received for his involvement in one of the largest financial frauds in American history. What Happened: Bankman-Fried filed his appeal a few weeks...

The long-awaited sentencing for cryptocurrency fraudster and FTX co-founder Sam Bankman-Fried was announced Thursday, Match 28, by Judge Lewis A. Kaplan. Bankman-Fried, 32, was found guilty of fraud charges related to his actions at FTX and Alameda Research. He received 25 years in prison. The...

In a recent development, a New York judge has denied former President Donald Trump’s plea for a temporary delay in the penalties of E. Jean Carroll’s defamation case. Trump now has a three-day window to pay or post a bond for the entire $83.3 million judgment. What Happened: Judge Lewis...

Former President Donald Trump is entangled in an ongoing defamation case brought by author E. Jean Carroll. The case, currently in session in New York, has taken a contentious turn as Trump's behavior both inside and outside the courtroom raises serious concerns about potential legal...

Donald Trump could potentially be inflicting himself with more financial damage by the way he conducts himself in court proceedings with regard to his multiple lawsuits, said his niece Mary Trump on Wednesday. What Happened: “It looks like Donald is well on his way to having yet another multi...

A defamation trial against former President Donald Trump could decide if damages will be awarded related to comments made against author E. Jean Carroll. What Happened: The trial got heated Wednesday, Jan. 17, with the judge warning Trump to lower his voice and stop making disruptive comments....

As the pivotal trial of FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried nears its climax, the courtroom prepares for closing arguments tomorrow, even as the fourth day saw intricate legal battles and revelations, setting the stage for a dramatic conclusion in this high-profile digital asset case. The day began with...

A recent courtroom development finds Sam Bankman-Fried under fire from a U.S. District Judge Lewis Kaplan, for his vague responses during his criminal fraud trial. Bankman-Fried’s responses during cross-examination were often evasive. He frequently paused before answering and often rephrased...

The initial day of the highly-anticipated trial involving Sam Bankman-Fried concluded without a final jury being selected. The process is set to continue, with the final selection expected to be completed soon. What Happened: According to a report by CryptoSlate on Tuesday, the U.S. District Court...

On Wednesday, a federal judge declared former U.S. President Donald Trump accountable for defaming writer E. Jean Carroll. What Happened: Judge Lewis Kaplan found Trump liable for defamation. Trump had refuted Carroll’s rape allegations in 2019. The forthcoming civil trial, set for January 15...

Sam Bankman-Fried, founder of the now-bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX, is set to trade the comfort of his parent’s Palo Alto, California home for the notorious conditions of Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC). The pre-trial sentence comes following a pivotal ruling by U...

Donald Trump faces a trial in a defamation case brought on by the journalist E. Jean Carroll who has accused him of raping her. Now it has emerged that the former president will face an anonymous jury. What Happened: U.S. District Court Judge Lewis Kaplan in Manhattan said the names and other...

Donald Trump received yet another legal setback on Wednesday after a federal judge rejected his request to delay deposition in a defamation lawsuit filed by a journalist who claimed the former president raped her. What Happened: U.S. District Judge Lewis Kaplan ruled that...