News@lemmy.worldEnglish · 6 days ago

Donald Trump loses appeal against E Jean Carroll sexual abuse verdict

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Donald Trump loses appeal against E Jean Carroll sexual abuse verdict

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News@lemmy.worldEnglish · 6 days ago

Federal appeals court upholds $5m sexual assault and defamation verdict in setback for president-elect

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A federal appeals court upheld the $5 million verdict against Donald Trump for sexually abusing and defaming E. Jean Carroll.

The ruling rejected Trump’s request for a new trial, affirming evidence such as testimony from other accusers and the 2005 Access Hollywood tape showing a pattern of misconduct.

Trump was found liable in 2023 for sexually assaulting Carroll in the 1990s and defaming her in 2022. Carroll’s attorney welcomed the decision.

Trump, who denies the allegations, is also appealing a separate $83.3 million defamation verdict. Legal proceedings will continue into his second presidency.

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