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Donald Trump Petitions Supreme Court to Overturn $83 Million E. Jean Carroll Judgment
Just the facts
The multi-million dollar judgment was awarded to E. Jean Carroll after a federal jury found Trump liable for defaming her when he denied her sexual abuse allegations. Trump's legal representatives argue that the substantial award was excessive and violated constitutional due process protections. This petition follows a decision by the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals that upheld the original verdict and financial penalty. The Supreme Court will decide whether to grant certiorari and review the lower court's ruling.
Why this is news
Former President Donald Trump has petitioned the United States Supreme Court to review and overturn an $83 million defamation judgment awarded to writer E. Jean Carroll.
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