Trump Loses Appeal in E. Jean Carroll Defamation Case

Donald Trump's legal battle with E. Jean Carroll continues as a federal appeals court denied his attempt to overturn the $83.3 million defamation judgment. This decision stems from Carroll's claim that Trump defamed her after she accused him of sexual assault. The court found that Trump's presidential immunity did not apply in this case and that the lower court did not err in its handling of the matter. This ruling is the latest in a series of legal defeats for Trump in cases brought by Carroll, including a previous $5 million verdict for defamation and sexual abuse. The legal arguments centered on whether Trump's statements denying Carroll's allegations were protected by presidential immunity and whether the damages awarded were excessive. The court ultimately sided with Carroll, reinforcing the principle that individuals are accountable for defamatory statements, regardless of their position.

The federal appeals court rejected Trump's bid to overturn the $83.3 million judgment.

Trump argued that presidential immunity protected him from liability.

Trump's lawyers may appeal to the Supreme Court.

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