Supreme Court Rejects Trump's Appeal in E. Jean Carroll Sexual Abuse and Defamation Case

The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear President Donald Trump's appeal of a $5 million civil verdict in favor of E. Jean Carroll, leaving intact the 2023 jury finding that Trump sexually abused Carroll in the mid-1990s and defamed her in a 2022 social media post. This case is distinct from the separate $83.3 million defamation damages award in a related case. The justices gave no explanation and noted no dissents, ending Trump's effort to overturn the judgment on claims of an unfair trial. The ruling marks the culmination of a seven-year legal battle and ensures the original verdict stands as final.