Appeals court spares Trump from paying $83 million defamation award to E. Jean Carroll — for now
The appeals court required a $7.4 million bond while Trump seeks Supreme Court review of the defamation award.
- On Tuesday, the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals granted President Donald Trump a delay in paying an $83 million defamation award to advice columnist E. Jean Carroll, pending Supreme Court review of his appeal.
- Trump is challenging the $83 million judgment by asserting "absolute immunity" for comments made while serving as president, claiming his statements disavowing knowledge of Carroll were politically motivated.
- To secure the delay, Trump must post a $7.4 million bond covering potential interest costs, following a 2024 verdict that found he defamed Carroll after she accused him of sexual assault in a Manhattan department store.
- Previously, the 2nd Circuit refused Trump's request for a full review of the panel's decision, noting he continued attacks against Carroll for five years, making them "more extreme and frequent as the trial approached."
- Attorney Justin D. Smith argued last week there is a "fair prospect" the Supreme Court will rule in Trump's favor, allowing the president to withhold payment while awaiting the high court's decision.
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Trump Achieves Significant Legal Victory Against E. Jean Carroll
The Second Circuit Court of Appeals has provided a temporary stay on the $83 million judgment against Trump in a defamation case brought by E. Jean Carroll. The ruling allows Trump to seek further appeals, including a possible appeal to the Supreme Court. The post Trump Achieves Significant Legal Victory Against E. Jean Carroll appeared first on News Addicts.
NEW: Trump Scores Major Win Over E. Jean Carroll On Appeal
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit on Tuesday granted a temporary stay of a mandate that required former President Donald Trump to pay approximately $83 million to E. Jean Carroll in connection with a highly controversial defamation lawsuit. The order halts enforcement of the judgment while Trump pursues further appellate review, including a potential petition for a writ of certiorari to the U.S. Supreme Court. The three-judge pane…
Trump Allowed to Delay $83 Million Payout to E Jean Carroll Ahead of SCOTUS Review.
The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has granted President Donald J. Trump a delay in paying an $83 million defamation award to E. Jean Carroll, pending a potential Supreme Court review.PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has allowed President Donald J. Trump to delay paying an $83 million defamation award to E. Jean Carroll. This decision will hold until the U.S. Supreme Court decides whether to review the case or…
Appeals court temporarily blocks Trump from paying Carroll judgment
President Donald Trump’s $83.3 defamation judgment has been put on ice until SCOTUS can weigh in. After having his presidential immunity defense rejected by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit, Trump is heading to the Supreme Court of the United States for a final decision. E. Jean Carroll did not object to the delay in payment so long as the bond amount would be increased by $7.5 million to account for interest accrued, should he be u…
Appeals court temporarily blocks Trump from paying Carroll judgment · American Wire News
President Donald Trump’s $83.3 defamation judgment has been put on ice until SCOTUS can weigh in. After having his presidential immunity defense rejected by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit, Trump is heading to the Supreme Court of the United States for a final decision. E. Jean Carroll did not object to the delay in payment so long as the bond amount would be increased by $7.5 million to account for interest accrued, should he be u…
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