ABC News has settled Donald Trump's defamation lawsuit for $15 million, which arises from false claims made by anchor George Stephanopoulos. The agreement includes a public expression of regret and a payment of $1 million in legal fees to Trump’s attorney. The defamation was related to comments misrepresenting Trump’s liability in a civil case involving E. Jean Carroll. The court findings did not include rape as per New York law, although the judge clarified the jury acknowledged Trump's wrongdoing in a broader context.