Trump asks Supreme Court to overturn $83M judgment in E. Jean Carroll case
Summary
President Donald Trump has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn an $83 million judgment awarded to writer E. Jean Carroll. Trump argues that he cannot be held responsible for statements he made while serving as president and wants the government to replace him as the defendant in the case.Key Facts
- A federal jury awarded E. Jean Carroll $83 million after finding Trump liable for defamation.
- Trump denies Carroll’s sexual assault claims and called her allegations false on social media.
- Trump argues he is protected by presidential immunity for statements made during his time in office.
- The U.S. Court of Appeals said Trump raised the immunity argument too late in the case.
- In 2024, a federal judge ordered Trump to pay damages to Carroll for defaming her.
- The Supreme Court refused to hear Trump’s appeal of a separate $5 million verdict against him.
- Trump wants the Supreme Court to recognize his statements denying Carroll’s claims as official acts made as president.
- Carroll’s lawyers have not commented on Trump’s recent petition to the Supreme Court.
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