Lewis Kaplan

Judge Lewis Kaplan is a federal judge presiding over significant legal proceedings. He is currently newsworthy due to his involvement in the E. Jean Carroll civil case against Donald Trump. Specifically, Judge Kaplan recently agreed to allow Carroll's legal team to pursue the expedited resolution of the $5.8 million in damages awarded to her. This decision comes after the US Supreme Court declined to hear Donald Trump's appeal in the case. Kaplan's role is crucial in enforcing the court's judgment and moving towards the payment of damages to Carroll. His rulings in this high-profile case have direct implications for the ongoing legal battles involving former President Trump and underscore the judicial process in civil litigation.