US Supreme Court rejects Trump's appeal of E Jean Carroll's sexual abuse case
The US Supreme Court has declined to hear an appeal from Donald Trump regarding a civil case where he was found liable for defaming and sexually abusing writer E. Jean Carroll. This decision leaves the previous verdict and the $5 million damages award intact.
Why it matters
This marks a significant legal development in a high-profile case involving a former president and current political figure.
Published 11 minutes ago The US Supreme Court will not hear an appeal requested by President Donald Trump to review the $5m (£3.6m) civil case that found he defamed and sexually abused writer E Jean Carroll.
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