2nd U.S. Circuit Court Upholds Ruling Against Trump in Carroll Case
The U.S. Court of Appeals supports the jury's decision regarding Trump's sexual abuse case and defamation against E. Jean Carroll.
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The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a jury's verdict finding Donald Trump sexually abused E. Jean Carroll and defamed her. The court affirmed a $5 million compensation for Carroll while dismissing Trump's claims of trial unfairness, citing corroborating testimonies from Carroll and two other women. Trump's legal team is continuing appeals, maintaining that the case is politically charged. The ruling comes as Trump prepares to assume a significant political role in January, leading to heightened public interest in the ongoing legal implications surrounding his past actions.
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