Al Mayadeen English

  • Ar
  • Es
  • x
Al Mayadeen English

Slogan

  • News
    • Politics
    • Economy
    • Sports
    • Arts&Culture
    • Health
    • Miscellaneous
    • Technology
    • Environment
  • Articles
    • Opinion
    • Analysis
    • Blog
    • Features
  • Videos
    • NewsFeed
    • Video Features
    • Explainers
    • TV
    • Digital Series
  • Infographs
  • In Pictures
  • • LIVE
News
  • Politics
  • Economy
  • Sports
  • Arts&Culture
  • Health
  • Miscellaneous
  • Technology
  • Environment
Articles
  • Opinion
  • Analysis
  • Blog
  • Features
Videos
  • NewsFeed
  • Video Features
  • Explainers
  • TV
  • Digital Series
Infographs
In Pictures
  • Africa
  • Asia
  • Asia-Pacific
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • MENA
  • Palestine
  • US & Canada
BREAKING
Da Silva: What is happening in Gaza is not a war, it is a genocide
Da Silva: Even the Jewish people do not want this war; it is revenge by a government against the possibility of establishing a Palestinian state
Brazilian President Lula da Silva: What we are seeing is not a war between two armies. [What we have is a] completely professional army that is killing women and children in the Gaza Strip.
Hamas: We affirm our readiness to immediately begin a round of indirect negotiations to reach an agreement on the points of contention
Hamas: We welcome the continued Qatari and Egyptian efforts to end the war waged by the Zionist occupation against our people
Al Mayadeen's correspondent: Israeli occupation forces blew up Noura Al-Kaabi Hospital, designated for kidney dialysis patients, in the northern Gaza Strip
Al Mayadeen's correspondent: Israeli drone targets a car on the Ayta al-Shaab-Debel road in southern Lebanon
Yemeni Armed Forces Spokesperson Yahya Saree: The remaining airlines that have not yet complied with the ban are urged to take this into serious consideration to ensure the safety of their aircraft and passengers
Yemeni Armed Forces Spokesperson Yahya Saree: The YAF, after successfully imposing a partial ban on air traffic at Lydd Airport, are now working to impose a full ban on air traffic at the aforementioned airport in the coming period
Yemeni Armed Forces Spokesperson Yahya Saree: YAF's UAV Unit carried out three military operations targeting three vital Israeli sites in the occupied Palestinian areas of Yafa, Isdud, and Umm al-Rashrash, using three drones

Judge threatens to expel Trump from court following disruptions

  • By Al Mayadeen English
  • Source: News websites
  • 18 Jan 2024 10:19
4 Min Read

Trump has been threatened with dismissal for consistently neglecting house instructions and actively disrupting the trial with remarks made as the plaintiff gave her testimony.

  • x
  • Former President Donald Trump speaks during a rally Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023, in Reno, Nev. (AP)
    Former President Donald Trump speaks during a rally, on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023, in Reno, Nev. (AP)

Former President Donald Trump was warned of removal from court during a hearing in author E. Jean Carroll's rape and defamation case raised against him. 

On Wednesday, Trump attended the trial in New York but was threatened with dismissal for consistently neglecting house instructions and actively disrupting the trial with remarks made as the plaintiff gave her testimony. 

Trump was given several warnings but could still be heard mumbling phrases such as "it is a witch hunt" and "it really is a con job" as he insisted on his innocence, despite the court already ruling in Carroll's favor. 

Carroll's lawyer complained several times, noting that if he could hear Trump's muffled jabs, then so could the jury, which could be seen going back and forth between listening to Carroll's testimony and hearing Trump's remarks. 

The judge on the case, Lewis Kaplan, addressed Trump during recess, saying, "Mr. Trump, I hope I don’t have to consider excluding you from the trial. I understand you’re probably very eager for me to do that." Trump, unbothered, said he "would love it." Kaplan then called out Trump's lack of self-control. 

In response, Trump gave reporters outside the courthouse a rundown of Kaplan, alluding that the judge has a personal vendetta against him and accusing him of unprofessionalism and "abuse".

Trump also requested that the judge be replaced under claims of bias, which was denied. 

Carroll's testimony reported

Carroll first sued Trump in 2019 for rape charges, in which he was found guilty by the court. 

Related News

UK to dramatically increase weapons production amid shortages

US-Israeli aid plan in Gaza used as tool for forced displacement: MSF

In 2022, Carroll's lawyers filed a follow-up lawsuit for defamation after he denied raping her in a social media post on his platform, Truth Social. 

Carroll's testimony was nothing short of emotional and accusatory. She stated that she decided to speak out against Trump because of the lies he kept spreading about her, causing significant damage to her reputation and credibility. 

The Associated Press reported her speech while she testified.

“He has continued to lie. He lied last month. He lied on Sunday. He lied yesterday. And I am here to get my reputation back and to stop him from telling lies about me,” Carroll said.

She also revealed some explicit messages sent to her by Trump supporters, calling her all sorts of names and going as far as to send her death threats. Carroll had to apologize to the jury following a few disturbing messages. 

She claimed her contract ended after 25 years of being a columnist at Elle, although the organization said it was for unrelated reasons. Displaying how Trump endangered her life, Carroll said she had to purchase a gun, install electric fences, and contemplated employing security but remarked that it was something she could not afford. 

It is worth noting that throughout the testimony, Trump's lawyer, Alina Habba, made several objections to distract the jury. She also motioned for an adjourning trial so Trump could attend his mother-in-law's funeral, who passed away last week. After the motion was rejected, clear frustration was evident among Trump's team, with the defendant slamming his hand on the table and lawyers calling the move "insanely prejudicial". 

Read more: After Iowa win, Trump heads to court for rape, defamation charges

A convict leading a country

Trump has been the center of four criminal cases and 91 unlawful allegations, including fraud, battery, and sexual assault. However, he still finds himself among the top-runners for the presidential elections. 

Donald Trump is anticipated to secure victory in the initial ballot of the 2024 presidential race.

He maintains a substantial lead in a diminishing field of Republicans competing for the party's presidential nomination, as indicated by the polls. However, the former President faces the challenges of managing elevated expectations and adverse winter weather conditions that may impede voter turnout.

  • United States
  • Lewis Kaplan
  • E. Jean Carroll
  • Rape cases
  • Donald Trump
  • 2024 US elections

Most Read

President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrive to a news conference in the East Room of the White House, Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, in Washington (AP)

Rift widens: Trump, Netanyahu clash in heated phone call over Iran

  • Politics
  • 26 May 2025
US judges quietly consider private security amid Trump tensions

US judges quietly consider private security amid Trump pressures

  • US & Canada
  • 25 May 2025
An Israeli army vehicle moves in the Gaza Strip as seen from southern occupied Palestine, Thursday, May 29, 2025 (AP)

Hamas rejects Witkoff ceasefire plan, says alters terms

  • Politics
  • 29 May 2025
Spokesperson for the Yemeni Armed Forces, Brigadier General Yahya Saree, announces a new operation against Ben Gurion Airport on May 29, 2025 (Yemeni Military Media)

Yemen announces successful hypersonic missile strike on Ben Gurion

  • Politics
  • 30 May 2025

Coverage

All
War on Gaza

Read Next

All
MIT bans class president who gave pro-Palestine speech
US & Canada

MIT bans class president over pro-Palestine speech

Arab ministers condemn Israel 'ban' on planned West Bank visit
Politics

Arab ministers condemn Israeli ban on planned West Bank visit

Major General Hu Gangfeng, Vice President, National Defense University, People's Liberation Army, China, leaves after a panel discussion during the 22nd Shangri-La Dialogue summit in Singapore, Saturday, May 31, 2025. (AP Photo/Anupam Nath)
Politics

China blasts Hegseth, calls US top 'troublemaker' in Asia-Pacific

US activists demand shutdown of Musk's 'dirty' supercomputer: Reports
Technology

US activists demand shutdown of Musk's 'dirty' supercomputer: NBC News

Al Mayadeen English

Al Mayadeen is an Arab Independent Media Satellite Channel.

All Rights Reserved

  • x
  • Privacy Policy
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Authors
Android
iOS