Trump's Legal Battles: Appeals Court Upholds $5 Million Judgment in E. Jean Carroll Case
A federal appeals court has upheld a $5 million judgment against Donald Trump for defaming E. Jean Carroll, rejecting his appeal and request for a new trial.
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Overview
In 2023, a jury found Trump liable for sexually assaulting and defaming E. Jean Carroll, resulting in a $5 million damages award.
Trump's appeal against the judgment was denied by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit, which upheld the jury's decision.
Carroll accused Trump of assaulting her in a Bergdorf Goodman dressing room in 1996, leading to the defamation lawsuit.
Two Trump-appointed judges dissented in the ruling, arguing evidence of Trump's belief in a politically motivated lawsuit should have been considered.
Carroll and her legal team expressed satisfaction with the court's decision, while Trump continues to deny the allegations and label them as fabricated.