US supreme court again rejects Trump’s bid to overturn E Jean Carroll verdict
Summary
The US Supreme Court has refused again to review President Donald Trump’s appeal of a 2023 jury verdict that found him liable for sexually abusing and defaming writer E Jean Carroll. This decision means the $5 million civil judgment against President Trump is final and cannot be challenged further in court.Key Facts
- In 2023, a jury found President Trump liable for sexually abusing and defaming E Jean Carroll.
- The Supreme Court denied his appeal without explanation in an unsigned order.
- The $5 million jury award, plus interest, was deposited by President Trump and later paid to Carroll.
- Earlier in 2024, a three-judge appeals court panel upheld the 2023 jury verdict.
- Carroll filed a separate defamation suit against President Trump, resulting in an $83.3 million damages award in 2024.
- President Trump’s legal team is appealing the $83.3 million defamation ruling to the Supreme Court.
- The Supreme Court has not yet decided on the appeal of the separate defamation case.
- The White House did not comment on the recent Supreme Court decision.
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