The US Supreme Court has opted not to hear former President Donald Trump’s appeal concerning a civil case brought against him by E Jean Carroll, a former magazine columnist.
The decision effectively leaves in place a $5 million verdict awarded to Carroll after a jury found Trump liable for sexual abuse and defamation. The case has been a significant legal battle, spotlighting allegations that date back to the 1990s.
Carroll accused Trump of assaulting her in a New York department store, claims that Trump has consistently denied. The jury’s decision was seen as a substantial legal and public blow to Trump, who continues to face multiple legal challenges.
This ruling by the Supreme Court marks the end of the road for Trump’s appeal options in this particular case, reinforcing the jury’s findings and the financial penalty imposed.
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