US President-elect Donald Trump surprised the public by hosting a press conference at Mar-a-Lago, Florida. The press conference comes following a lawsuit settlement where ABC News agreed to make a $15 million contribution to a presidential library for Trump.
The lawsuit stemmed from claims made by a broadcaster on ABC News, George Stephanopoulos, who falsely stated that juries in New York had found Trump liable for rape. The allegations were made by writer E Jean Carroll, who accused Trump of raping her in the 1990s and defaming her by denying it.
In the first civil case last year, a jury found that Carroll had not proven the rape allegations, but they did find Trump liable for sexual abuse and defamation, awarding her $5 million in damages. In a second case earlier this year, Trump was found liable for additional defamation claims and ordered to pay Carroll $83.3 million.
The surprise press conference held by Trump in Florida has sparked interest and speculation among the public and media outlets. This development in the ongoing legal battles surrounding Trump adds another layer of intrigue to the controversial figure as he prepares to take office.
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