Trump Appeals E. Jean Carroll Verdict to Supreme Court

Trump's Appeal to the Supreme Court

• 🏛️ President Trump's legal team has asked the Supreme Court to overturn the multi-million dollar judgment against him in the E. Jean Carroll civil lawsuit.
• ⚖️ Lawyers argue that the allegations of sexual abuse and defamation were a politically motivated hoax, citing "indefensible evidentiary rulings" that allowed inflammatory evidence.
• 📉 They also accuse the trial judge of warping federal evidence rules, leading to an "unjust judgment" of over $83 million.

Legal Proceedings and Appeals

• 🔄 The verdict has been upheld twice on appeal, most recently by the Second Circuit Court of Appeals, which found the jury's damages awards "fair and reasonable."
• ❓ The Supreme Court has not yet decided whether to hear the case.

Discussion on Case Adjudication

• 🤔 One speaker expresses uncertainty about adjudicating events from so long ago, stating it often comes down to a "gut feeling."
• 🗣️ The core issue litigated was defamation, specifically whether Trump calling Carroll a liar constituted defamation, though it touches on the underlying truth of the claims.
• 💰 The $83 million judgment is considered "ludicrously high" by one speaker, though they acknowledge not being a judge or jury.

Evidentiary Basis and Legal Standards

• 🎬 Trump's argument centers on the exclusion of the Access Hollywood tape and testimony from two other women alleging sexual assault.
• ⚖️ The legal doctrine allows evidence if it proves habit or manners of behavior, and the nature of the alleged assaults was similar to Carroll's claims.
• 🤷 One speaker views the case as potentially "Me Too excess" and questions the ability to definitively establish events from long ago.
• ⚖️ The civil case standard of "more likely than not" (preponderance of evidence) is contrasted with the higher "clear and convincing" standard for criminal cases, with concerns raised about "funky conclusions" at the lower threshold.