Federal Appeals Court Upholds $83 Million Defamation Judgment Against Trump; New Immunity Bid Cited
A federal appeals court upheld an $83 million defamation judgment against Donald Trump for attacks on E. Jean Carroll. Trump seeks new trial or immunity.
New York SunTrump Denounces ‘Liberal Lawfare’ After Appeals Court Panel Upholds $83 Million Judgement in E. Jean Carroll 1990s Sex Assault Case
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SalonAppeals court upholds $83 million judgement in Trump defamation lawsuit
El PaisAppeals court upholds Trump’s $83 million fine for defaming E. Jean Carroll
Overview
A federal appeals court in Manhattan upheld an $83 million defamation judgment against Donald Trump, rejecting his request to dismiss the suit by writer E. Jean Carroll.
The judgment stems from Trump's social media attacks on Carroll, following her accusation of sexual assault in the 1990s, for which a jury previously found him liable.
The $83 million award includes $18.3 million for emotional and reputational harm, plus $65 million in punitive damages, in addition to a separate $5 million sexual assault claim.
The appeals court previously rejected Trump's presidential immunity claims due to untimely submission, but Trump now seeks a new trial or immunity citing a recent Supreme Court decision.
Donald Trump consistently denies Carroll's allegations and considers further appeals to the Supreme Court or an en banc review, deeming the jury's decision excessively punitive.
Analysis
Center-leaning sources cover the appeals court's decision upholding the $83 million judgment against Donald Trump for defaming E. Jean Carroll with a focus on legal facts. They detail the court's reasoning, including its rejection of Trump's immunity claims and arguments against excessive damages. The coverage presents arguments from both legal teams, ensuring a balanced report of the judicial outcome.