Trump loses second Supreme Court bid over E Jean Carroll sex abuse case

The U.S. Supreme Court has denied Donald Trump's second appeal regarding the 2023 civil case brought by E. Jean Carroll. The court refused to reconsider its earlier decision that upheld a $5 million verdict finding Trump liable for sexual abuse and defamation stemming from allegations of an incident in 1996. This denial means the jury's verdict is now final and cannot be further challenged in court. Carroll's attorney stated they are pleased with the Supreme Court's decision. Trump is also appealing a separate $83.3 million defamation judgment awarded to Carroll in 2024.

The US Supreme Court has again rejected Donald Trump's attempt to overturn a federal civil jury verdict finding him liable for sexually abusing and defaming E. Jean Carroll. This marks the second time the court has denied his bid to review the case. Trump had argued that improper evidence was presented during the civil trial. He previously paid Carroll over $5 million in damages for her claims of sexual assault in the 1990s and subsequent defamation. Carroll's attorney stated the jury's verdict is now final and cannot be challenged. The Supreme Court provided no explanation for its decision, which legal experts noted was an unusual request.

The US Supreme Court has again refused to hear Donald Trump's appeal of a 2023 jury verdict that found him liable for sexually abusing and defaming writer E. Jean Carroll. This decision, announced in an unsigned order on Monday, leaves intact the $5 million civil judgment against Trump. Carroll's attorney stated that the jury's verdict is now final. Trump had previously asked the Supreme Court to overturn the verdict, and after an initial denial, his lawyers sought reconsideration. The $5 million award, plus interest, has already been disbursed to Carroll. Separately, Trump is appealing an $83.3 million defamation judgment from a 2024 jury, a decision on which the Supreme Court is expected to act later this year.