Supreme Court Deals Trump New Blow in E. Jean Carroll Lawsuit
Summary
The Supreme Court has refused President Donald Trump's request to review an appeal connected to a $5 million payment to E. Jean Carroll. A jury found Trump sexually abused Carroll in the 1990s and defamed her afterward, resulting in a court order for Trump to pay damages.Key Facts
- The Supreme Court denied Trump's petition on Monday.
- A jury ruled in June that Trump sexually abused E. Jean Carroll in a department store during the 1990s.
- The jury also found Trump defamed Carroll after the abuse.
- Trump was ordered to pay Carroll $5 million following the jury's decision.
- A further verdict set the amount Trump owes Carroll at $83 million.
- The Second Circuit Court upheld the original verdict in December 2024.
- Trump has denied Carroll's claims, calling them false and insulting Carroll in depositions and on social media.
- The $5 million payment was made soon after the June decision.
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