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Trump Asks Supreme Court to Overturn $83.3 Million Award in Carroll Defamation Case
The New York Times • • nation
Key Points:
- President Trump has petitioned the Supreme Court to overturn an $83.3 million jury award against him for defaming writer E. Jean Carroll, who accused him of sexual assault decades ago.
- Trump’s legal team argues that the Supreme Court’s 2024 ruling granting presidents broad immunity for official actions protects him from liability in this case.
- The appeal contends this is the first time a court has imposed damages liability on a president for conduct in office, warning that upholding the ruling would harm future presidents and the nation.
- An appeals court previously rejected Trump’s immunity claim, but his lawyers maintain the issue is clear based on undisputed facts.
- The Justice Department has also filed a separate request for the Supreme Court to review the case.
