Court Upholds $5 Million Verdict Against Trump in Carroll Case

A federal appeals court upheld a $5 million verdict favoring E. Jean Carroll, affirming findings that Donald Trump defamed and sexually abused her. The court rejected Trump's claims of trial errors, citing a pattern of misconduct supported by witness testimony and evidence, including Trump's 'Access Hollywood' tape.

A federal appeals court on Monday upheld a $5 million verdict awarded to E. Jean Carroll, confirming that Donald Trump defamed and sexually abused her. The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Manhattan rejected Trump's appeals, citing no substantial errors in the trial that would have affected the outcome.

The evidence, including the notorious 'Access Hollywood' tape, demonstrated a consistent pattern of behavior that paralleled Carroll's allegations. The court's unanimous decision found no merit in Trump's arguments that jurors were wrongly exposed to testimonies and past conduct evidence.

Carroll's lawyer has yet to comment, and Trump's legal team is appealing the $83.3 million judgment for a separate defamation case. Trump had denied the accusations, describing them as self-promotional fabrications by Carroll, a Democrat.

(With inputs from agencies.)