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An appellate court in New York has dealt a significant blow to former President Donald Trump, affirming a jury’s verdict that found him liable for sexually abusing and defaming former Elle columnist E. Jean Carroll.
On Friday, the full panel of judges from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit declined to consider Trump’s arguments, which suggests that the former president may have limited options moving forward. He could potentially seek intervention from the Supreme Court, marking another chapter in a lengthy legal saga that began when Carroll publicly accused Trump of rape in a department store dressing room three decades ago.
Background of the Case
Carroll’s accusations first emerged in 2019, stirring national outrage and prompting legal action. In her book, she alleged that Trump raped her during a brief encounter in the 1990s, which led to a series of lawsuits. Trump has vehemently denied these allegations, claiming he never met Carroll and characterized her as not fitting his
