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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).

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opinion

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

MEASURES OF GUILT

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 | Published Jun 28, 2023
opinion

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

TRUMP, TEFLON NO MORE

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 | Published May 09, 2023
opinion

Trump Could Still Win Rape Trial Despite Remarkably Bad End

IT’S POSSIBLE

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 | Published May 08, 2023
opinion

Yet Another Bad Day for Trump at NYC Rape Trial

CAN’T CATCH A BREAK

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

Mitchell Epner | Published May 04, 2023
opinion

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

VERY BAD DAY

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

Mitchell Epner | Published May 03, 2023
opinion

Trump Makes at Least One Good Decision at His Rape Trial

SHOWING RESTRAINT

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

Mitchell Epner | Published May 02, 2023
opinion

Trump Lawyer’s Terrible Cross-Examination Gets Even Worse

‘DENIED’

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

Mitchell Epner | Published May 01, 2023
opinion

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

NOT A GOOD LOOK

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 | Published Apr 27, 2023
opinion

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

MINDS MADE UP

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 | Published Apr 26, 2023
opinion

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

UNPRECEDENTED

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 | Published Apr 22, 2023

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