ABC News has reached a $15 million settlement with President-elect Donald Trump following a defamation lawsuit related to false statements made by anchor George Stephanopoulos. The statements, made during an interview in March, incorrectly suggested Trump was found liable for rape. As part of the settlement, ABC will also contribute $1 million towards Trump’s legal fees and publish a statement expressing regret over the misleading comments. This follows a civil court’s finding of sexual abuse against Trump in 2023, though it did not support rape charges.