Appeals Court Confirms $83.3 Million Defamation Verdict Against Trump in E. Jean Carroll Case
NEW YORK — A federal appeals court has ruled that former President Donald Trump is liable to pay E. Jean Carroll $83.3 million for defamation following his derogatory comments aimed at the advice columnist after she accused him of sexual assault. On Monday, the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the findings of a civil jury, declaring the damages awarded to Carroll were both fair and reasonable. Trump’s attorneys had contested this decision, arguing it should be overturned based on a recent Supreme Court ruling that expanded presidential immunity. They also requested a retrial. … Read more