Supreme Court Refuses to Shield Donald Trump in E. Jean Carroll Case
Summary
The U.S. Supreme Court decided not to stop a $5 million civil judgment against President Donald Trump in a case where he was found liable for sexually abusing and defaming E. Jean Carroll. This means the first federal verdict against President Trump stands, and a larger defamation award is likely to face the Supreme Court soon.Key Facts
- The Supreme Court refused to overturn a jury’s decision against President Trump in the E. Jean Carroll case.
- A federal jury found President Trump liable for sexual abuse and defamation, awarding Carroll $5 million.
- The case involved testimony from two other women accusing President Trump of sexual assault and use of the Access Hollywood tape as evidence.
- The Second Circuit Court of Appeals had upheld the verdict, rejecting arguments that the trial was unfair.
- E. Jean Carroll is a journalist and author who accused President Trump of assault in the 1990s.
- A second jury awarded Carroll $83.3 million in a defamation case based on President Trump’s comments during his presidency; this verdict is under appeal.
- President Trump has denied the allegations and described Carroll’s claims as false.
- Carroll continues her work as a writer and plans to donate the money awarded to her.
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