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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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Appeals court pauses Trump’s $83 million payment to E. Jean Carroll pending Supreme Court action
Carroll didn’t object to the pause as long as certain conditions were met. The ruling puts the payment on hold until the Supreme Court either reviews the case or decides to pass on it.
·United States
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Appeals court spares Trump from paying $83M defamation award to E. Jean Carroll
NEW YORK — President Donald Trump won’t have to pay an $83 million defamation award to a longtime advice columnist until the U.S. Supreme Court gets a chance to review the case or reject an appeal, according to a court entry Tuesday.
·Harrisburg, United States
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Appeals court says Trump doesn't have to pay $83 million to E. Jean Carroll
The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has agreed to let Trump delay the payment to E. Jean Carroll as long as he posts a $7.4 million bond to cover interest that would accrue through October.
·Washington, United States
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