In a significant legal setback for former President Donald Trump, an appeals court has refused to rehear his challenge to a $5 million civil judgment in the defamation and sexual abuse case brought by writer E. Jean Carroll. The decision, made by the Second Circuit Court of Appeals, effectively upholds the previous ruling against Trump.
The case stems from allegations made by Carroll, who accused Trump of sexually assaulting her in a Bergdorf Goodman dressing room in the mid-1990s. In response to Carroll’s accusations, Trump denied the incident and called her a liar, prompting Carroll to file a defamation lawsuit against him.
Initially, a lower court ruled in favor of Carroll, ordering Trump to pay $5 million in damages. Trump then sought to challenge the judgment, but the appeals court’s decision means that the $5 million judgment stands.
The appeals court’s ruling was not unanimous, with two Trump-appointed judges dissenting from the majority opinion. Despite their dissent, the majority upheld the judgment against Trump, citing the evidence presented in the case and the lower court’s findings.
The decision represents a significant legal defeat for Trump, who has faced multiple lawsuits and legal challenges since leaving office. The case also highlights the ongoing legal battles surrounding the former president and raises questions about accountability for public figures accused of misconduct.
In response to the ruling, Carroll’s legal team expressed satisfaction with the outcome, praising the court’s decision to uphold the judgment against Trump. Trump’s legal team, on the other hand, may explore further legal options in light of the appeals court’s decision.
Overall, the appeals court’s refusal to rehear Trump’s challenge to the $5 million judgment in the E. Jean Carroll case represents a significant legal development with implications for both parties involved.
Reference:
1. ABC News. “Appeals court rejects Trump’s bid to challenge $5 million E. Jean Carroll judgment.” https://abcnews.go.com/US/appeals-court-hear-trumps-challenge-5-judgment-jean/story?id=122815457
2. CNN. “Appeals court denies Trump plea to review $5 million judgment in E. Jean Carroll abuse and defamation case.” https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMid0FVX3lxTFBWU0pzY1F3TlBWZ3VET3FmdTB3UDhfUmFJaHNyLVRpdDZ5WUpHQ1hlejVzUEhmZWt5YUhqQUwzMEFZdFZEaVg3alZQdEJ6QnhaR0FxdHBaN1YycHM1UHVGVkJpSHVRNmhrRFNRNDJKeUVPMnVJVGcw0gF8QVVfeXFMTlRKM3A0dmdFWGc0cE5pczFFc2hoNzVyamVGY1BhZEVwSkQ2cXl3bTRGTUhzNUJSS3ZlQk1MQ2hiZ3ZRNVZTMXdRcHJlUWpFd0dEZ2lkQWkxYkRwN3BjTDFwYXJ2Wml5R05PUEttSFRnMjJackJVY3d2S1Zwdg?oc=5&hl=en-US&gl=US&ceid=US:en
3. Fox News. “Appeals court deals Trump blow in challenge to E Jean Carroll verdict.” https://www.foxnews.com/politics/appeals-court-deals-trump-blow-challenge-e-jean-carroll-verdict
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