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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.

Mitchell Epner

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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

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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.

Mitchell Epner

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VERY BAD DAY

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

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SHOWING RESTRAINT

Trump Makes at Least One Good Decision at His Rape Trial

A meltdown on the stand could doom the former president in a number of parallel investigations. He’s smartly refusing to testify.

Mitchell Epner

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‘DENIED’

Trump Lawyer’s Terrible Cross-Examination Gets Even Worse

On day two of his cross-examination of E. Jean Carroll, Joe Tacopina made some mighty big mistakes.

Mitchell Epner

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NOT A GOOD LOOK

Trump Lawyer’s Shameful Cross-Examination of E. Jean Carroll

Thursday’s showing by Trump lawyer Joe Tacopina may have been the most tone-deaf cross-examination in a rape trial since “To Kill A Mockingbird.”

Mitchell Epner

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MINDS MADE UP

Jury Has Likely Decided Trump’s Fate in Rape Case Already

E. Jean Carroll took the stand on Wednesday—and jurors have likely already made up their minds about whether she is telling the truth.

Mitchell Epner

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UNPRECEDENTED

What to Expect in the E. Jean Carroll-Trump Rape Trial

The long-time journalist accused the former president of raping her in the mid-1990s. Here’s what you need to know on the eve of the trial.

Mitchell Epner

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