President Donald Trump has appealed to the US Supreme Court to throw out an $83.3 million defamation award to E. Jean Carroll, with the Department of Justice filing in support of his case.
Key facts
- Trump has asked the US Supreme Court to toss an $83.3 million defamation award to E. Jean Carroll.
- The Department of Justice issued separate filings supporting Trump's bid to overturn the award, according to Al Jazeera.
- The Supreme Court recently rejected Trump's appeal of a separate $5 million verdict in favor of Carroll, according to CNBC.
President Donald Trump has asked the US Supreme Court to overturn an $83.3 million defamation award granted to writer E. Jean Carroll, according to reporting by CNBC and Al Jazeera.
The Department of Justice has issued separate filings in support of Trump’s case to toss the defamation award, according to Al Jazeera.
The move comes after the Supreme Court recently rejected Trump’s bid to have it hear his appeal of another verdict in the Carroll matter, a $5 million judgment in her favor, according to CNBC.
The appeal represents Trump’s latest effort to challenge the legal outcomes in the long-running dispute with Carroll. With the DOJ weighing in through its own filings, the case now sits before the nation’s highest court, which will decide whether to take it up.
The sources reviewed did not provide further details on the timing of a potential Supreme Court decision or the specific legal arguments contained in the filings.
Why it matters
The case involves a substantial financial penalty against a sitting president and raises questions about the role of the Department of Justice in supporting his personal legal appeals. How the Supreme Court responds could shape the final resolution of one of the most closely watched defamation disputes in recent years.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the defamation award Trump is appealing?
Trump is asking the Supreme Court to toss an $83.3 million defamation award to E. Jean Carroll, according to CNBC and Al Jazeera.
Is the Department of Justice involved?
Yes. According to Al Jazeera, the Department of Justice has issued separate filings in support of Trump's case to toss the defamation award.
Has the Supreme Court already ruled on any part of the Carroll case?
According to CNBC, the Supreme Court recently rejected Trump's bid to have it hear his appeal of a separate $5 million verdict in favor of Carroll.