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Supreme Court rejects Trump's bid to overturn E. Jean Carroll verdict
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The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday rejected President Donald Trump's latest attempt to overturn a federal civil jury verdict that found him liable for sexually abusing and defaming writer E. Jean Carroll. The court's order list revealed the denial without explanation, marking the second time the high court has refused to hear Trump's challenge to the $5 million damages award. Carroll was paid over $5.6 million last month, including post-judgment interest. Trump has also asked the Supreme Court to overturn a separate $83.3 million defamation verdict in a related case, which remains pending. A spokesperson for Trump's legal team denounced the case as a 'witch hunt' and a 'hoax.'
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The Supreme Court on Monday rejected President Donald Trump's latest attempt to overturn a federal civil jury's verdict finding him liable for sexually abusing and defaming writer E. Jean Carroll.
The court's decision was revealed in an order list, with no explanation provided for why it refused Trump's petition for a rehearing in the case. This marks the second time the high court has denied Trump's efforts to challenge the verdict.
Key Facts
- The Supreme Court had already denied a prior attempt by Trump to challenge the verdict, leaving intact the $5 million damages award to Carroll.
- Carroll was paid more than $5.6 million last month, comprising the damages award plus post-judgment interest, according to the online docket in her case.
- Trump has also asked the Supreme Court to overturn a separate federal civil defamation verdict awarding Carroll $83.3 million. The high court has not yet made a decision in that case.
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A spokesman for Trump's legal team told CNBC in a statement Monday morning:
"The American People stand with President Trump as they demand an immediate end to all of the Witch Hunts, including the Democrat-funded travesty of the Carroll Hoaxes."
CNBC has requested comment from Carroll's lawyer.
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