The Second Circuit Court of Appeals dealt a significant legal blow to President-elect Donald Trump on Monday, upholding the jury’s verdict in E. Jean Carroll’s civil lawsuit against him. The court declined to overturn the ruling, affirming that Trump was liable for sexual abuse and defamation, leaving a $5 million damages award intact.
In a detailed 77-page opinion, the court stated that Trump failed to prove any errors in the lower court’s handling of the case. The panel concluded, “Trump has not demonstrated that the district court erred in any of the challenged rulings” and “has not carried his burden to show that any claimed error or combination of claimed errors affected his substantial rights as required to warrant a new trial.”
The ruling upholds the jury’s determination that Trump sexually abused Carroll in a Bergdorf Goodman dressing room in Manhattan in the mid-1990s and later defamed her with statements made in 2022. This verdict, the first of two civil cases Carroll has brought against Trump, highlights the court’s support for Carroll’s claims of harm caused by Trump’s actions.
E. Jean Carroll, a writer and advice columnist, first came forward with allegations against Trump in 2019. She claimed that Trump sexually assaulted her decades earlier, and when she made her allegations public, Trump responded with defamatory statements, calling her accusations a “hoax” and accusing her of lying for attention.
The first case, focused on these 2022 remarks, resulted in the jury’s decision to award Carroll $5 million—$2 million for the sexual abuse claim and $3 million for defamation. Importantly, while the jury found Trump liable for sexual abuse, they did not find him liable for rape, a distinction that has been central to related legal battles and media coverage.
A separate, earlier defamation case concerning statements Trump made while president is also on appeal. That lawsuit resulted in a record-breaking $83.3 million verdict and involved the same trial judge, Lewis Kaplan.
This week’s ruling will likely influence public perceptions and the outcome of other ongoing legal cases involving Trump. Carroll’s attorney, Roberta Kaplan, welcomed the decision with gratitude.
“Both E. Jean Carroll and I are gratified by today’s decision,” Kaplan said in a statement. “We thank the Second Circuit for its careful consideration of the parties’ arguments.”
While Carroll and her legal team celebrated the ruling, Trump has yet to comment publicly on the decision. Given his history of fiery responses to legal defeats, observers anticipate he will issue a statement soon.
The court’s decision not only upholds the financial penalties imposed on Trump but also reinforces the jury’s findings of sexual abuse.
The verdict’s details have already played a role in Trump’s ongoing defamation suit against ABC News. In that case, Trump challenged statements made by George Stephanopoulos, who inaccurately claimed that Trump was found liable for rape.
The case was recently resolved through a $15 million settlement, underscoring the intricate legal entanglements arising from these rulings.
The decision adds another chapter to the legal battles between Carroll and Trump, which have drawn widespread public and media attention. Supporters of Carroll see the verdict as a significant victory for survivors of sexual violence, emphasizing accountability even when powerful individuals are involved.
Conversely, Trump’s defenders argue that the cases against him are politically motivated, designed to tarnish his image as he campaigns for the presidency.
As the legal dust settles on this appeal, attention will shift to the pending case over Trump’s earlier statements and how this week’s ruling might influence its outcome. Legal analysts suggest that the Second Circuit’s refusal to overturn the verdict in Carroll’s favor could signal further challenges for Trump in other cases.
The broader implications of these rulings will likely extend beyond the courtroom. As Trump prepares to re-enter the White House, the legal and reputational fallout from these cases could weigh heavily on his campaign.
While Trump has not yet commented on the Second Circuit’s decision, his next move could shape the public narrative. For now, Carroll and her legal team have claimed a definitive victory.
Carroll along with many others involved in this fiasco, are very demented and damned evil people! There will be a “Final” outcome for all of this, and for this type of ilk its eternal horror!
But for now they play the game and flaunt this false glory thinking that money makes them wealthy and powerful; but so shallow and foolish they are!
1Timothy 6:9-10 “Those who want to be rich, however, fall into temptation and become ensnared by many foolish and harmful desires that plunge them into ruin and destruction. 10For the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. By craving it, some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many sorrows.”
Revelation 21:8 Amplified Bible “But as for the cowards and unbelieving and abominable [who are devoid of character and personal integrity and practice or tolerate immorality], and murderers, and sorcerers [with intoxicating drugs], and idolaters and occultists [who practice and teach false religions], and all the liars [who knowingly deceive and twist truth], their part will be in the lake that blazes with fire and brimstone, which is the second death.”
If I was sexually assaulted, would I wait a long time to bring the individual to face justice? My question is why these women wait? Is it money? I would make sure that I would let this individual go to jail right away and not wait not even a week go by. There should be a time limit for you to speak out.
Minnie, you make total sense and their spiel doesn’t add up. I appreciate what you said, because any woman that would be violated that way would if she has “a conscience,” not want to allow that kind of monster to repeat that act of violence upon some other innocent victim. I tend to see how this Carroll had an “army of impetus” behind her all of a sudden to pull off a caper to get money, big money; because “the powers that be” had “turned the tables on Trump” and wanted him ruined or destroyed! So she took advantage of that as any “opportunistic slimy person” would which is sinful to the heart and core! If that is the case then the monster they all tried to make out of Trump is really “her and those behind her judicial (Lawfare) assault” for monetary gain!
What gets me is before Donald Trump ran for President the first time not one of the worthless Bitches came forward and attempted to sue him for Rape.
It’s all Communist Democrat bullshit propaganda and bribery to set him up as a Rapist just to get him out of the way, and the question is why did those lieing Bitches (I believe it was 3 women so far) to accuse him.
No police reports, no Rape test kits, no surveillance cameras, no witnesses, they even forget times, months, days, what bullshit and yet my guess will be another lieing Bitch will call Rape around 30-40 years ago and the Communist Democrats will push forward on that too.
During Bill Clinton’s term the Communist Democrats covered alot of things that he did, but When Monica’s dress revealed a match on sperm, that’s what caused alot of controversy, he was impeached but remained in office, and there was many more who he sexually assaulted and no charges were filled, why.? Because He Was A Damn Communist Democrat.!
And there’s the one who stated that Biden Pined her up against the door and inserted his fingers into her vagina, and he got off free as well.
So I guess if it happens in the Oval Office it’s legal if you’re a Communist Democrat.!
And the Communist Democrats claim to be the champions of Women.. That’s bullshit especially if they’re Republicans which the Communist Democrats call all sorts of dirty names and go after them as if they’re some kind of danger and threat to America.! Therefore the Communist Democrats are not champions of women.
Michael; there is it plain as day what you stated which I quote!
“Communist Democrat bullshit propaganda and bribery!”
That is a game plan that the Commie Demoncraps have gotten down to a science and they use it often, in high profile person situations and even nobody’s. Yes Biden did according to a few sources assault Tara Reade who worked as a staff assistant in Joe Biden’s Senate office back in 1993. But when he made his move into higher office Fox News reported, that Reade stated how she felt threatened and that her freedom or safety were in jeopardy when she clearly spoke up again knowing what she knew about Biden and how other women had accused him of inappropriate behavior also, she stated; “I just didn’t want to walk home and walk into a cage or be killed, which is basically my two choices,” Reade said. So she moved to Russia.
Then she said this to USA Today News while living in Russia which is interesting, but, I think it fits the bill, as far as what the Demoncraps have down pat in this once pretty safe nation with their flipping the paradigm severely!
“There are people here that are coming to Russia – much like back in the day when Soviet Union people defected over to the US – now you have the opposite,” she said. “Now you have US and European citizens looking for safe haven here. And luckily, the Kremlin is accommodating. So we’re lucky.”
The Sputnik news story said Reade’s message to other Americans is that they should take action to protect themselves and their families “and to really look at who you’re voting for.” ://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2023/05/31/biden-accuser-tara-reade-flees-to-moscow-criticizes-us-as-being-unsafe/70271881007/
That one point about “look at who you vote for,” I wish the majority of American’s would have done better on that!
Carroll the dike won’t get a penny from Trump because every thing is protected from He doesn’t own anything personally it’s all joint or tied into other assets or controlled by family members or trusts. Can’t touch anything he doesn’t directly own.
His watch his clothes is loaned to him by someone. So Carroll you got the best screwing of your life with out taking your pants off. Go back to your pelt licking.