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Supreme Court Rejects Trump's $5M Carroll Judgment Appeal

Supreme Court Rejects Trump's $5M Carroll Judgment Appeal

Is this a landmark moment for accountability or a flawed decision denied Trump justice?
Supreme Court Rejects Trump's $5M Carroll Judgment Appeal
Above: E. Jean Carroll in New York City on Sept. 6, 2024. Image credit: Alex Kent/Getty Images

The Spin


This puts a definitive stamp on what a jury already decided unanimously: Trump sexually assaulted and defamed Carroll. There will be no more appeals, no more delays and the $5.6 million verdict is final and collectible. When the highest court in the land won't touch your challenge, the legal argument is over.

It's ridiculous that SCOTUS won't hear this case, which was built on a decades-old accusation and almost no evidence. There never should have been a $5 million verdict because the trial judge stripped the defense of a fair shot. This verdict was political theater dressed up as justice and Trump was dealt a raw deal.


Metaculus Prediction

There's a 6% chance that Trump will pay his settlement to Carroll before Jan. 20, 2029, according to the Metaculus prediction community.



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