US Appeals Court Delays Trump’s $83 Million Defamation Payment to E Jean Carroll
US appeals court pauses Trump’s $83m payment to E Jean Carroll in defamation case
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A federal appeals court has temporarily halted Donald Trump's payment of $83.3 million to writer E Jean Carroll in a defamation case, pending a review by the US Supreme Court. Trump must increase his bond to $91.6 million to cover accruing interest during the delay.
- 01The appeals court granted Trump's request to pause the payment until the Supreme Court reviews the case.
- 02Trump's bond has been increased to $91.6 million to account for interest.
- 03A Manhattan jury ordered Trump to pay $83.3 million for defaming Carroll in 2019.
- 04This decision follows a previous ruling that upheld a $5 million verdict against Trump for sexual abuse and defamation.
- 05Trump is challenging the defamation award on multiple grounds, including claims of 'absolute immunity'.
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A federal appeals court in New York has ruled that Donald Trump will not have to pay the $83.3 million defamation award to writer E Jean Carroll until the US Supreme Court either reviews the case or denies an appeal. The court's decision, issued on Monday, allows Trump to delay the payment while increasing his bond by $7.46 million to cover interest that may accrue during the legal proceedings. Carroll's attorney, Roberta Kaplan, expressed satisfaction with the court's requirement for Trump to post a bond exceeding $91.6 million. This ruling follows a January 2024 jury decision that found Trump liable for defaming Carroll, who accused him of rape in the 1990s. Previously, a jury awarded Carroll $5 million for sexual abuse and defamation, a verdict that has also been upheld by federal appeals courts. Trump's legal team is contesting the $83.3 million award, claiming he has 'absolute immunity' for comments made while he was president.
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This ruling affects the ongoing legal battles surrounding Trump's defamation case, potentially delaying any financial repercussions for him and impacting Carroll's ability to collect damages.
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