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Supreme Court rebuffs Trump’s bid to overturn $5 million verdict in Carroll case

First publishedAug 17, 13:32 UTC
Last updatedAug 18, 14:54 UTC · 7m ago
66 outletsNBC News, CBS News, Seattle Times, The Hill, Axios, ABC News
NBC News8Supreme Court turns away Trump’s latest bid to block E. Jean Carroll awardOpen ↗CBS News8Supreme Court won't rehear Trump's appeal of $5 million E. Jean Carroll caseOpen ↗Seattle Times6Supreme Court again rebuffs Trump’s push to toss out $5 million verdict in E. Jean Carroll caseOpen ↗The Hill7Supreme Court rejects Trump’s longshot effort to overturn E. Jean Carroll verdictOpen ↗Axios7Trump fails to undo E. Jean Carroll verdict at Supreme CourtOpen ↗ABC News8Supreme Court rejects final Trump appeal of $5 million E. Jean Carroll verdictOpen ↗
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Answer

The US Supreme Court rejected President Trump's appeal of a $5 million verdict in favor of writer E. Jean Carroll, who was found liable for sexually abusing and defaming her.

Reported by 6 outlets — ABC News, CBS News, NBC News, Axios, The Hill, and 1 more. See all sources ↓

The US Supreme Court said no to President Trump's appeal. He was found liable for sexually abusing and defaming writer E. Jean Carroll. A jury awarded her $5 million in damages. This is the second time the Supreme Court has rejected Trump's appeal.

Why it matters

This decision is important because it affects President Trump's personal life and his reputation. It also shows how the justice system handles cases of sexual abuse and defamation.

In brief
What did the Supreme Court decide?
The Supreme Court rejected President Trump's appeal.
Why is this case important?
This case is important because it affects President Trump's personal life and his reputation.
How much money did E. Jean Carroll get?
E. Jean Carroll was awarded $5 million in damages.
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Most outlets reported the story in a straightforward way, focusing on the Supreme Court's decision. However, some outlets added extra context, such as the history of the case and the reactions of Trump's lawyers.

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    The Supreme Court has rejected President Trump's appeal twice.

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    ABC Newsreports on the Supreme Court's decision
    NBC Newsemphasizes the Supreme Court's decision
    CBS Newsemphasizes the Supreme Court's decision
    Seattle Timesadds extra context on the case's background
    Axiosemphasizes the Supreme Court's decision
    The Hillemphasizes the Supreme Court's decision
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