Trump loses bid for appeals court to reconsider $5m loss to E Jean Carroll
Summary
A federal appeals court declined to reconsider former President Donald Trump's request to review a court decision that ordered him to pay $5 million to writer E Jean Carroll. This follows a jury's decision that found Trump liable for sexual abuse and defamation against Carroll. Trump can now appeal to the US Supreme Court.Key Facts
- A federal appeals court refused to rehear Trump's challenge to a $5 million verdict in a sexual abuse and defamation case against E Jean Carroll.
- A New York jury in May 2023 found Trump liable for sexually assaulting Carroll in the 1990s and defaming her on social media.
- Trump wanted the full US Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit to review his appeal, but the court declined.
- Two judges appointed by Trump dissented, disagreeing with the court’s decision.
- The court did not provide an explanation for its decision.
- Carroll claimed the assault happened in a department store in the 1990s and later defamation in 2022.
- Trump can still appeal the decision to the US Supreme Court.
- Carroll's lawyer, Roberta Kaplan, stated her client was pleased with the decision, while Trump's legal team has been contacted for comment.
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