Roberta Kaplan
Roberta Kaplan is a prominent attorney known for her work in civil rights and defamation cases. She gained significant attention for representing E Jean Carroll in her high-profile lawsuit against former President Donald Trump, successfully securing a jury verdict that held Trump liable for sexual assault and defamation. Kaplan is a founding partner of the law firm Kaplan Hecker & Fink LLP and has been recognized for her advocacy on behalf of women's rights and her contributions to the legal profession.
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Roberta Kaplan, a lawyer for Carroll, said in a short statement on Tuesday.
Trump pays writer E Jean Carroll $5m in damages over sexual abuse and defamation
United Kingdom· 2026-07-15
Roberta Kaplan confirmed that E. Jean Carroll has received the payment of the compensation.
Escritora demandó a Trump recibe más de 5.6 millones de dólares
Dominican Republic· 2026-07-15
Carroll’s lawyer Roberta Kaplan, who is not related to the judge, said in a statement: 'Three years ago, a unanimous nine-person jury found President Trump liable for sexually assaulting and defaming E. Jean Carroll.'
Trump pays over $5-million owed to E. Jean Carroll for sex abuse case
Canada· 2026-07-15
Carroll’s lawyer Roberta Kaplan stated that a jury found President Trump liable for sexually assaulting and defaming E Jean Carroll.
Writer E Jean Carroll receives $5.63 million owed by Trump in sex abuse case – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-07-14
Roberta Kaplan is the lawyer for E. Jean Carroll and announced the indemnification awarded to her.
Trump indemniza con $5 millones a escritora por agresión sexual y difamación
Costa Rica· 2026-07-14Roberta Kaplan is E Jean Carroll's attorney who pushed for the swift release of the funds awarded to her.
US judge orders release of $5.8m Trump owes E Jean Carroll after court loss | Donald TrumpUnited Kingdom· 2026-07-09
Roberta Kaplan countered that Trump’s request for an extension appears to be little more than yet another play for time.
Trump tries again to delay $5m sexual abuse payout to E Jean Carroll | Donald TrumpUnited Kingdom· 2026-07-05
Carroll’s lawyers, Roberta Kaplan, D Brandon Trice and Maximilian T Crema, said in their court filing on Tuesday that there was no reason to delay the payment.
E Jean Carroll asks judge to order Donald Trump to pay $5m he owes her | E Jean CarrollUnited Kingdom· 2026-07-01
Roberta Kaplan is E. Jean Carroll's attorney who commented on the Supreme Court's decision affirming the jury's verdict against Trump.
US Supreme Court rejects Donald Trump appeal in E. Jean Carroll sex assault case
New Zealand· 2026-06-30
said Roberta Kaplan, Carroll's attorney.
Trump reacts to SCOTUS' decision to not review E Jean Carroll case
United States· 2026-06-30
Roberta Kaplan is E Jean Carroll's attorney who commented on the Supreme Court's decision.
US supreme court rejects Trump’s bid to appeal $5m E Jean Carroll verdict | US supreme courtUnited Kingdom· 2026-06-29Roberta Kaplan is E. Jean Carroll's lawyer who stated that the Supreme Court decision affirms the jury's unanimous verdict against Trump.
Trump must pay E. Jean Carroll $5 million after Supreme Court denies his appeal of sexual abuse verdictUnited States· 2026-06-29Roberta Kaplan is the lawyer who filed the first lawsuit on behalf of E. Jean Carroll against Donald Trump.
Reid Hoffman says E. Jean Carroll probe involving his nonprofit is meant to ‘silence’ Trump criticsUnited States· 2026-05-30
Roberta Kaplan is Imran Ahmed’s legal counsel and described the state department’s actions as unjustified.
US judge blocks Trump administration from deporting UK anti-disinformation campaigner | Trump administrationUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-26
Roberta Kaplan is Imran Ahmed's lawyer who commented on the speed of the judge's decision.
US judge blocks detention of British social media campaignerUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-26
Roberta Kaplan is Imran Ahmed’s legal counsel and has criticized the state department's actions.
British campaigner launches legal challenge against Trump administration after deportation threat | Freedom of speechUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-25Roberta Kaplan, Ms Carroll's attorney, told the BBC she had no comment on the Supreme Court appeal.
Trump asks Supreme Court to overturn E Jean Carroll verdictUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-11Carroll’s lawyer, Roberta Kaplan, welcomed the decision, affirming that Carroll was telling the truth.
Trump must pay $83.3-million defamation to E. Jean Carroll after court throws out appealCanada· 2025-09-08Roberta Kaplan is the lawyer representing E. Jean Carroll in her case against Donald Trump.
Tribunal dos EUA confirma sentença de mais de R$ 450 milhões contra Trump em caso de difamação de escritora
Brazil· 2025-09-08
Roberta Kaplan is E. Jean Carroll's attorney who expressed satisfaction with the court ruling against Donald Trump.
E. Jean Carroll: Appeals court denies Trump plea to review $5 million judgment in abuse and defamation caseUnited States· 2025-06-14
Carroll’s attorney Roberta Kaplan issued a statement later on Friday.
Trump fails to overturn $5m damages award to E Jean Carroll for defamation | Donald TrumpUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-13
Roberta Kaplan stated that her client, E Jean Carroll, was very pleased with the court's decision.
Trump loses bid for appeals court to reconsider $5m loss to E Jean CarrollUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-13