Do you agree with the court’s decision to uphold the $83 million defamation verdict in favor of E. Jean Carroll?
Trump Loses Appeal: $83 Million E. Jean Carroll Defamation Verdict Upheld
On September 8, 2025, a federal appeals court upheld the $83.3 million defamation verdict awarded to journalist and author E. Jean Carroll in her case against Donald Trump. The court found the damages—originally ruled in January 2024—to be justified, citing Trump's repeated attacks on Carroll after she accused him of sexual assault in the 1990s. The damages included $65 million in punitive penalties and $18.3 million for pain, suffering, and reputational harm. Trump's legal team argued for immunity and a reduction, both of which were rejected. Carroll, known for her “Ask E. Jean†advice column, has also released a memoir and is featured in a new documentary titled *Ask E. Jean*. The verdict remains one of the most prominent legal setbacks for Trump in recent years.
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- Yes, the verdict was fair
- No, it was excessive
- Partially agree
- Not sure