Mitchell Epner

Mitchell Epner is a former federal prosecutor who now practices at the NYC firm Rottenberg Lipman Rich P.C. He specializes in white-collar criminal, complex civil, and employment litigation. He has frequently consulted with leading media companies on First Amendment, defamation, and copyright issues. He can be read at Mitchell Epner On Law (MitchellEpner@substack.com).

A photo illustration of Donald Trump and E Jean Carroll.

MEASURES OF GUILT

Trump’s Crazy E. Jean Carroll Move Might Actually Work

The former president’s decision to sue his rape accuser looked like an insane gambit—but there’s one way it really could give him a leg up.

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TRUMP, TEFLON NO MORE

E. Jean Carroll’s Lawyers Leveled a Knockout Blow on Trump

Although Trump was not found liable for rape, a jury found he sexually assaulted Carroll, and they awarded her $5 million in damages.

Mitchell Epner

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IT’S POSSIBLE

Trump Could Still Win Rape Trial Despite Remarkably Bad End

Even after a disastrous case presented by Trump’s defense, the former president still has a chance at winning his rape trial against E. Jean Carroll.

Mitchell Epner

Magazine Columnist E. Jean Carroll leaves after her civil trial against former President Donald Trump at Manhattan Federal Court

CAN’T CATCH A BREAK

Yet Another Bad Day for Trump at NYC Rape Trial

E. Jean Carroll’s legal team rested their case Thursday—after a disastrous week for the former president.

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Donald Trump’s Rape Trial Goes From One Disaster to Another

It goes from bad to worse for Donald Trump, with the re-emergence Wednesday of the infamous “Access Hollywood” tape.

Mitchell Epner