Trump Lawyer Urges Appeals Court to Overturn $5 Million Verdict in Carroll Case

Donald Trump's lawyer petitioned an appeals court to nullify a $5 million verdict that found Trump liable for sexually assaulting and defaming writer E. Jean Carroll. The appeal argues that the testimonies of two other female accusers were wrongly admitted. The court has yet to make a decision.

Donald Trump's attorney called on an appeals court to overturn a $5 million verdict, which found the former president guilty of sexually assaulting and defaming writer E. Jean Carroll. The lawyer argued that testimonies from two additional female accusers should not have been included in the civil trial.

The appeal contends that introducing evidence from the two women, who claimed Trump sexually mistreated them decades ago, was prejudicial. Trump's lawyer also objected to the court showing jurors a 2005 'Access Hollywood' video where Trump made graphic comments about women.

The panel of three judges, all appointed by Democratic presidents, has not indicated when a ruling will be made. The case focuses on Carroll's allegations from a 1996 incident and a 2022 post where Trump called her claim a hoax. Trump continues to deny any wrongdoing.

(With inputs from agencies.)