Appeals Court Upholds E. Jean Carroll's $83 Million Judgment Against Trump

An appeals court has upheld the $83 million judgment awarded to E. Jean Carroll in her lawsuit against President Donald Trump. Carroll, a writer and former advice columnist, accused President Trump of defamation and sexual assault. The court's decision affirms the earlier ruling that found President Trump liable for damages.

The legal battle began when Carroll alleged that President Trump sexually assaulted her in a New York department store in the 1990s. President Trump denied the allegations, calling them false and defamatory. Carroll subsequently filed a lawsuit, which resulted in a jury awarding her $83 million in damages.

President Trump sought to overturn the verdict, but the appeals court rejected his appeal. The court's decision is a significant victory for Carroll and reinforces the initial ruling. The judgment includes compensation for damages related to defamation and emotional distress.

This case is one of several legal challenges faced by President Trump. The court's decision may have implications for other pending cases involving the former president. President Trump's legal team has not yet announced whether they will pursue further appeals.