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Supreme Court Denies President Trump's Appeal in E. Jean Carroll Civil Suit
Just the facts
The Supreme Court of the United States rejected President Donald Trump's request to review his appeal in the civil case brought by writer E. Jean Carroll. Carroll previously won federal civil claims against Trump for battery and defamation, resulting in a $5 million jury award. The high court's decision leaves the lower court ruling and damages order intact. The refusal marks the second time the Supreme Court has turned down an appeal from Trump regarding the litigation.
Why this is news
The Supreme Court of the United States declined to consider President Donald Trump's appeal of a $5 million civil judgment awarded to writer E. Jean Carroll.
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