The Supreme Court has denied a request from former President Donald Trump to reconsider his appeal of a $5 million jury finding that he sexually abused and defamed writer E. Jean Carroll. The denial marks the second time the court has rejected Trump’s attempt to overturn the verdict.
The case stems from statements Trump made in 2019 while president, denying Carroll’s allegations of sexual assault. A jury found Trump liable for sexual abuse and defamation in May 2023, awarding Carroll $5 million in damages. Trump appealed the decision, arguing he was immune from the claims due to his former position as president. The Supreme Court initially declined to hear the case in January, and this latest request for reconsideration was also rejected on Monday.
Axios reported the $5 million finding related to both sexual abuse and defamation, while Breitbart noted the denial of Trump’s appeal. The President had asked the Supreme Court to reconsider its initial denial, though such requests are rarely granted. Carroll’s payment had been delayed as Trump fought the verdict. No right-leaning sources were present in the cluster, and no sources reported any further action Trump may take.
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