Trump asks judges to pause E. Jean Carroll ruling so he can appeal case to SCOTUS
Summary
President Donald Trump has asked a federal appeals court in New York to delay its decision on E. Jean Carroll's defamation case so he can appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court. Carroll was awarded $83 million in 2024 after a jury found that Trump defamed her when denying her claim that he sexually abused her.Key Facts
- E. Jean Carroll sued President Trump for defamation after he denied her sexual abuse claim from the 1990s.
- A jury awarded Carroll $83 million in 2024 for damages related to the defamation.
- The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals recently refused to reconsider Trump's legal challenges in the case.
- Trump wants the appeals court to pause its ruling to allow an appeal to the Supreme Court.
- Trump's lawyers argue the appeals court ruling could cause him irreparable harm if not stayed.
- The case involves questions about presidential immunity and the Westfall Act, which provides legal protections to government officials.
- An earlier trial also found Trump liable for sexual abuse and defamation, awarding Carroll $5 million.
- Trump denies all allegations of wrongdoing in the lawsuit.
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