Court Upholds Carroll's $5 Million Verdict Against Trump

A federal appeals court upheld a $5 million verdict favoring E. Jean Carroll against Donald Trump for sexual abuse and defamation. The jury found Trump liable in 1996 and again in 2022. Trump is appealing a separate $83.3 million defamation verdict despite efforts to dismiss multiple testimonies.

The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld a $5 million verdict awarded to E. Jean Carroll against former President Donald Trump. The decision stems from a 1996 incident in which Trump was accused of sexual assault in a Manhattan department store.

In 2022, Trump made social media posts denying Carroll's claims, leading to additional defamation charges. The jury awarded Carroll $2.02 million for sexual assault and $2.98 million for defamation, though Trump was not found guilty of rape.

Currently appealing an $83.3 million defamation verdict, Trump argued improper testimony influenced convictions. The appeals court upheld the trial's validity and dismissed requests for a retrial.

(With inputs from agencies.)