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Forbes
3 days ago
- Politics
- Forbes
Trump E. Jean Carroll Case: Appeals Court Shuts Down Trump Effort To Kill Case
A federal appeals court Wednesday rejected President Donald Trump's latest effort to throw out writer E. Jean Carroll's defamation case against him, ruling against the president's request to have the government step in for him as a party in the case—and putting Trump one step closer to having to pay out $83 million in damages. Trump is appealing the jury verdict ordering him to pay $83 million for defaming Carroll, based on his attacks against her after she publicly accused him of sexually assaulting her in the 1990s in a Bergdorf Goodman dressing room. Trump asked the Second Circuit Court of Appeals to allow the government to swap in for him as a party in the case, alleging that since his defamatory statements were made while he was president, Carroll should be suing the government and not Trump as a private citizen. A ruling in Trump's favor would have made it much more likely the appeals court would kill the case under the Westfall Act, which gives federal officials some immunity from legal claims brought over their acts in office. Carroll's attorneys opposed Trump's effort to have the government sub in for him, arguing he can't make such a request after the case has already gone to trial and writing, 'The record, the jury's verdict, and common sense all lead here to only one conclusion – that Trump was serving himself, not the people of the United States, when he viciously defamed Carroll in 2019.' A three-judge panel at the Second Circuit denied Trump's request, only noting the motion to substitute the U.S. government for Trump as a party in the case was denied and an opinion with the court's full reasoning will follow. The ruling comes ahead of the appeals court holding oral arguments on the Carroll case on June 24. The court will then decide whether to uphold the jury's verdict, and the $83 million Trump was ordered to pay, or whether to either kill the case entirely or lower the amount Trump needs to pay. Trump or Carroll could then appeal the case to the Supreme Court, though it's unclear whether justices would take up the dispute. Trump will only have to pay Carroll once the appeals process is fully complete. An appeals court has already separately rejected Trump's appeal of Carroll's other lawsuit against him, which resulted in him being found liable for sexual assault and defamation, with a three-judge panel upholding the jury's verdict. The appeals court then denied Trump's request for the full panel of judges to re-hear the case. The case at the heart of Wednesday's ruling is one of two major verdicts against Trump regarding Carroll. The writer first sued Trump in 2019 for defamation after he attacked her for going public with her allegations against him, claiming Carroll is not 'my type' and forcefully denying her allegations of assault. Carroll then brought a second lawsuit alleging both defamation and sexual assault under New York's Adult Survivors Act. That case ended up going to trial first, resulting in a jury finding Trump liable for sexual assault and defamation—but not rape—and ordering him to pay $5 million in damages. The first defamation case then went to trial in January 2024, resulting in the jury ordering Trump to pay $83 million. The case took so long to go to trial because of the longrunning dispute over whether Trump's defamatory comments were an official act as president, with the case bouncing around through different courts as judges kept punting on the issue of whether the case fell into the government's scope. The Biden administration's Department of Justice in 2023 ultimately stopped arguing that Trump's comments were official acts, based on the ruling against him in the other Carroll case, paving the way for the lawsuit to go to trial.
Arabian Post
4 days ago
- Business
- Arabian Post
Ripple and SEC Seek Longer Stay of Appeals
Ripple Labs and the Securities and Exchange Commission have submitted a joint motion to the Second Circuit Court of Appeals, aiming to extend a pause on their appellate proceedings while awaiting a decision in district court. Both parties agree to maintain the hold on appeals and propose that the SEC file its next status update by 15 August 2025. The motion, filed on 16 June, builds on a previous pause granted under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 60, intended to allow the district court, led by Judge Analisa Torres, sufficient time to rule on an updated motion seeking an indicative ruling. The initial request was denied in May due to a lack of 'exceptional circumstances,' prompting Ripple and the SEC to bolster their arguments in a new joint filing dated 12 June. District court approval is crucial. Such a ruling would compel the Second Circuit to remand the case for settlement finalisation. Conversely, if the district court declines, the case could remain stalled until early 2026, prolonging regulatory ambiguity for XRP. ADVERTISEMENT This procedural pause has broader consequences. Market sentiment remains cautious, with XRP trading troubled by sustained legal uncertainty. Amid earlier pauses, XRP dipped roughly 5% over the past month before a modest recovery, though volatility remains pronounced. Eleanor Terrett, reporting for Fox Business, noted the pause preserves ongoing ambiguity over XRP's classification in US markets. Within the industry, analysts describe this pause as a strategic placeholder. Ripple aims to dissolve the injunction and reduce its financial penalties, while the SEC hopes to maintain enforcement leverage. The updated motion supports this tactic by supplying additional context to substantiate an 'exceptional circumstance' argument. If Judge Torres reaches a decision before the SEC's proposed 15 August deadline, both parties will reconvene in the Second Circuit. Should she approve the motion, the path would be clearer for finalising a settlement reportedly around a $50 million penalty, down from the original $125 million. A denial would likely defer matters to appeal, extending uncertainty. Legal observers note that the partnership reflected in these joint motions points to shared interests in resolving the protracted case—the SEC appears willing to collaborate, and Ripple seems ready to capitulate on key issues, notably procedural compliance. Absent the structural clarity generated by this motion, the case risks being sidelined. The 60-day pause ensures both sides step through established procedural channels, preserving appellate integrity while advancing towards resolution.
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Court rules against Donald Trump in effort to retry E. Jean Carroll sex abuse case
June 13 (UPI) -- The United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit on Friday rejected President Donald Trump's attempt to get a retrial of the civil sexual abuse and defamation liability verdict against him in the E. Jean Carroll case. The appeals court had already rejected an appeal of the verdict in December. The court voted 8-2 Friday to refuse Trump's effort to overturn the verdict and retry the case. Lawyers for Carroll said in a statement, "E. Jean Carroll is very pleased with today's decision. Although President Trump continues to try every possible maneuver to challenge the findings of two separate juries, those efforts have failed. He remains liable for sexual assault and defamation." Trump's lawyers then sought a retrial, petitioning to have the full appeals rule on it in what's known en banc. The court's Friday ruling written by Judge Myrna Perez said of Trump's effort, "Simply re-litigating a case is not an appropriate use of the en banc procedure." She added, "In those rare instances in which a case warrants our collective consideration, it is almost always because it involves a question of exceptional importance or a conflict between the panel's opinion and appellate precedent." Perez said of Trump's earlier rejected appeal of the verdict, "Defendant-Appellant appealed a civil judgment against him for sexual assault and defamation, challenging several of the district court's evidentiary rulings. For the reasons discussed at length in its unanimous opinion, the panel, on which I sat, found no reversible abuse of discretion." Trump denies sexually assaulting Carroll and defaming her. A statement from a spokesperson for Trump's legal team said, "The American People are supporting President Trump in historic numbers, and they demand an immediate end to the political weaponization of our justice system and a swift dismissal of all of the Witch Hunts, including the Democrat-funded Carroll Hoax, which will continue to be appealed." Trump-appointed Circuit Judges Steven J. Menashi and Michael Park dissented. "I would rehear the case en banc to "maintain uniformity of the court's decisions" and to resolve these important questions in line with longstanding principles," Menashi wrote. Writer Carroll won a $83.3 million defamation judgement against Trump, as well as a civil verdict, that he sexually abused her. The jury in that case found Trump liable for battery and defamation in Carroll's sexual abuse lawsuit. She alleged in that suit that Trump sexually abused her in a New York City department store. The jury found that Trump, beyond a preponderance of evidence, sexually abused Carroll.
Int'l Business Times
13-06-2025
- Politics
- Int'l Business Times
Trump's Final Appeal Denied in E. Jean Carroll Civil Rape Case: $5M Enforcement Begins
E. Jean Carroll (left), Donald Trump (right) President Donald Trump has hit a wall in his legal battle with writer E. Jean Carroll. The full U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit rejected his final attempt to challenge a jury's finding that he sexually abused and defamed her, a decision that leaves a $5 million judgment in place and sets the stage for potential asset seizures if he doesn't pay up. The court turned down Trump's request for what's called an en banc rehearing, where all the judges on the circuit would revisit the case. That move effectively locks in a prior ruling from December 2023, when a three-judge panel upheld the jury's verdict that Trump attacked Carroll in the 1990s and then defamed her when he called her a liar decades later. That ruling also stood by the trial judge's decision to let jurors hear the 2005 "Access Hollywood" recording, in which Trump bragged about grabbing women without consent, as well as testimony from other women who accused him of similar behavior. The judges agreed that the evidence showed a pattern of conduct that supported Carroll's claims. His Legal Lifeline? A Long Shot at the Supreme Court Trump's team is now expected to try one last option: taking the case to the U.S. Supreme Court. They're likely to argue that the lower courts allowed unfair, prejudicial evidence and that the verdict could have broader implications for lawsuits against high-profile public figures. They might also revisit presidential immunity arguments, which courts have repeatedly rejected. But here's the catch: filing a Supreme Court petition doesn't stop the clock. Unless Trump requests and is granted a legal stay and puts up a bond for the full amount (plus interest), Carroll's legal team will be free to begin collection efforts. That could mean freezing bank accounts, garnishing income, or placing liens on property. The court is expected to issue its formal enforcement order within the next week or two. JUST IN: The full bench of the NY-based 2nd Circuit Court of appeals has *denied* Donald Trump's appeal of E. Jean Carroll's win against him in court. Supreme Court would be next/last stop. — Kyle Cheney (@kyledcheney) June 13, 2025 $83 Million Still Hanging Over Him And that's not the end of it. In a second trial this past January, another jury found Trump liable for defaming Carroll yet again and awarded her $83.3 million in damages. That case is still on appeal, but together, the two judgments add up to a staggering $88 million liability. Legal experts say this latest ruling may set a wider precedent for civil sexual misconduct trials. By reaffirming the use of "pattern of behavior" evidence, the court has made it harder for powerful men to block past accusations from being aired in court. Unless the Supreme Court steps in, and fast, Trump will be required to pay Carroll or face the real possibility of aggressive enforcement actions and a fresh wave of scrutiny that could ripple far beyond the courtroom. Originally published on Latin Times © Latin Times. All rights reserved. Do not reproduce without permission.
UPI
13-06-2025
- Politics
- UPI
Court rules against Donald Trump in effort to retry E. Jean Carroll sex abuse case
The United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit Friday rejected President Donald Trump's attempt to get a retrial of the civil sexual abuse and defamation liability verdict against him in the case of E. Jean Carroll (pictured arriving on the red carpet at Lincoln Center in New York City in 2024). File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo June 13 (UPI) -- The United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit on Friday rejected President Donald Trump's attempt to get a retrial of the civil sexual abuse and defamation liability verdict against him in the E. Jean Carroll case. The appeals court had already rejected an appeal of the verdict in December. The court voted 8-2 Friday to refuse Trump's effort to overturn the verdict and retry the case. Lawyers for Carroll said in a statement, "E. Jean Carroll is very pleased with today's decision. Although President Trump continues to try every possible maneuver to challenge the findings of two separate juries, those efforts have failed. He remains liable for sexual assault and defamation." Trump's lawyers then sought a retrial, petitioning to have the full appeals rule on it in what's known en banc. The court's Friday ruling written by Judge Myrna Perez said of Trump's effort, "Simply re-litigating a case is not an appropriate use of the en banc procedure." She added, "In those rare instances in which a case warrants our collective consideration, it is almost always because it involves a question of exceptional importance or a conflict between the panel's opinion and appellate precedent." Perez said of Trump's earlier rejected appeal of the verdict, "Defendant-Appellant appealed a civil judgment against him for sexual assault and defamation, challenging several of the district court's evidentiary rulings. For the reasons discussed at length in its unanimous opinion, the panel, on which I sat, found no reversible abuse of discretion." Trump denies sexually assaulting Carroll and defaming her. A statement from a spokesperson for Trump's legal team said, "The American People are supporting President Trump in historic numbers, and they demand an immediate end to the political weaponization of our justice system and a swift dismissal of all of the Witch Hunts, including the Democrat-funded Carroll Hoax, which will continue to be appealed." Trump-appointed Circuit Judges Steven J. Menashi and Michael Park dissented. "I would rehear the case en banc to "maintain uniformity of the court's decisions" and to resolve these important questions in line with longstanding principles," Menashi wrote. Writer Carroll won a $83.3 million defamation judgement against Trump, as well as a civil verdict, that he sexually abused her. The jury in that case found Trump liable for battery and defamation in Carroll's sexual abuse lawsuit. She alleged in that suit that Trump sexually abused her in a New York City department store. The jury found that Trump, beyond a preponderance of evidence, sexually abused Carroll.
