Supreme Court Closes Door on Trump Appeal | Albany News

The Supreme Court has shut the door on Donald Trump’s final legal bid to overturn the $5 million jury verdict against him in the E. Jean Carroll case, cementing the original ruling that found him liable for sexual abuse and defamation. Despite Trump’s efforts to get the high court to reconsider its earlier refusal to hear his appeal — a rare move — the justices denied his petition, leaving the judgment intact. Trump had already paid the full amount in June, but this latest denial by the Supreme Court underscores that no higher court will intervene, sealing the consequences of the jury’s decision. Carroll, a longtime advice columnist, testified Trump assaulted her in a department store dressing room decades ago — a claim the jury backed, also holding Trump responsible for publicly denying it. Trump has consistently denied wrongdoing throughout the ordeal, but the Supreme Court’s final word means this chapter of his legal battles with Carroll is now officially closed. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a42428b266ed4b92