Federal judge denies Donald Trump’s request for new E. Jean Carroll defamation trial and affirms $83M judgment

A federal judge in New York rejected former President Donald Trump’s request for a new trial in a defamation case brought by E. Jean Carroll. The judge upheld the jury’s $83.3 million damage award, stating that Trump’s attacks on Carroll were malicious and endangered her well-being. Carroll’s attorney celebrated the ruling, emphasizing the jury’s decision to award substantial damages due to Trump’s ongoing defamation. In a separate trial, Trump was found liable for sexually abusing Carroll, but not for rape. The judge dismissed Trump’s claims and upheld the jury’s decision in favor of Carroll.

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