Appeals Court Upholds $83 Million Verdict Against Trump for Defamation

E. Jean Carroll Verdict Upheld

• 🏛️ A US federal appeals court has upheld an $83 million jury verdict against President Donald Trump for damaging the reputation of writer E. Jean Carroll.
• 🚫 The court rejected Trump's argument that the verdict, initially awarded in January 2024, should be overturned based on presidential immunity.

Escalating Defamation Claims

• 📈 The court noted that Trump's attacks against Carroll became "more extreme and frequent" as the trial approached.
• ⚖️ This ruling follows a May 2023 verdict where a different jury found Trump liable for sexual abuse and defamation, awarding Carroll $5 million, which the appeals court also upheld in June.

Legal Proceedings and Statements

• 🗣️ Trump's lawyer stated that the President will continue to win against "liberal lawfare" and remains focused on his mission to "make America great again."
• ✅ Carol's attorney expressed anticipation for the end of the appellate process to ensure justice is served.

Background of the Accusation

• 📍 Carol accused Trump of sexual assault in a department store dressing room around 1996.
• ❌ Trump initially denied the claim in June 2019, stating Carol was not his type and had fabricated the story to promote her memoir.