Trump's lawyer seeks to block $83M payout to E. Jean Carroll
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Key Points:
- President Donald Trump’s lawyer has requested the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to temporarily block an $83 million defamation award to columnist E. Jean Carroll while Trump appeals to the Supreme Court.
- Carroll was awarded $83 million following jury decisions that found Trump sexually abused her in 1996 and defamed her after she published her account in 2019, claims Trump denies.
- Trump's lawyer argues that paying Carroll now would cause "irreparable harm" since she plans to give the award away, potentially preventing recovery if the verdict is overturned.
- Carroll’s lawyer does not oppose the stay request provided Trump increases the bond by $7.4 million to cover post-judgment interest during the Supreme Court review.
- The appeal hinges partly on Trump’s claim of absolute immunity for statements made while president, with the lawyer asserting a reasonable chance the Supreme Court will hear and potentially reverse the case.
