Appeals Court Declines Rehearing Of $83M Defamation Verdict Against Trump
The 2nd U.S. Circuit denied an en banc rehearing on April 29 of a roughly $83M–$83.3M defamation verdict, leaving open a possible Supreme Court appeal.
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Overview
The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals declined on April 29 to rehear President Donald Trump's appeal of the roughly $83 million to $83.3 million defamation verdict against E. Jean Carroll.
A jury awarded Carroll roughly $83 million to $83.3 million in 2024 after concluding she was defamed following allegations she first disclosed in 2019.
Roberta Kaplan, Carroll's attorney, said her team was pleased and that Carroll is eager for the case, originally filed in 2019, to be over.
Five judges on the 2nd Circuit voted against holding a full-court rehearing while three judges voted in favor.
Trump's legal team said the president will be appealing, which could lead to a potential appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Analysis
Center-leaning sources appear neutral, focusing on court rulings, procedural details, and direct quotes from judges and attorneys. They present both the majority opinion — detailing harassment and Chin’s defense of the award — and the dissent raising presidential immunity and excessive damages, while noting Trump’s appeals and lack of immediate comment.