Federal ruling affirms civil jury’s decision in E. Jean Carroll case

A federal appeals court has affirmed a civil jury’s decision that President Donald Trump must pay $83.3 million to writer E. Jean Carroll. The ruling, issued by the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, upholds the defamation award stemming from Trump’s public statements against Carroll after she accused him of sexual assault.

The appeals court rejected Trump’s argument that the award was excessive and that he should be protected by presidential immunity. The court stated that the “jury’s damages awards are fair and reasonable.” Trump’s legal team had requested a new trial.

The $83.3 million award was granted by a civil jury in Manhattan following a trial focused on Trump’s repeated social media attacks against Carroll

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