Summary
A U.S. appeals court upheld a $83.3 million jury verdict against Donald Trump for defamation and sexual assault claims by writer E. Jean Carroll. The decision rejects Trump's argument for presidential immunity, affirming the damages for Carroll's emotional and reputational harm.
Key Facts
- A federal appeals court upheld an $83.3 million verdict against Donald Trump.
- The case involved defamation and sexual assault accusations by E. Jean Carroll.
- The court rejected Trump's plea for presidential immunity in the case.
- The $83.3 million includes $18.3 million for emotional and reputational harm and $65 million in punitive damages.
- Trump had previously made remarks denying Carroll's claims in 2019 and 2022.
- Carroll accused Trump of attacking her in a department store dressing room around 1996.
- In a separate case, a $5 million verdict against Trump was upheld in June 2023.
- Trump's argument included that his remarks were made in his capacity as president.
