Trump Asks Supreme Court To Overturn E. Jean Carroll Verdict

Donald Trump has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to review and overturn a civil ruling that held him liable for sexually abusing and defaming E. Jean Carroll.

The case has drawn national attention, focusing on issues such as presidential responsibility and how evidence is evaluated in high-profile legal disputes.

Carroll alleged that Trump assaulted her in a Manhattan department store dressing room in the 1990s and later defamed her by denying the claim publicly.

In 2023, a Manhattan jury awarded Carroll $5 million, concluding that Trump was legally responsible for battery and defamation.

An appeals court upheld the decision in late 2024, leading Trump’s legal team to petition the Supreme Court for further review.

Trump’s attorneys, including Justin D. Smith, argue the accusations lack supporting evidence. Meanwhile, attorney Areva Martin praised Carroll for pursuing the case and securing a verdict.

The Supreme Court has not yet decided whether it will hear the appeal. Carroll has also suggested that Trump’s courtroom presence might have influenced at least one juror, potentially changing the trial’s outcome.