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April 29, 2026
Appeals court rejects Trump's challenge to E. Jean Carroll verdict
- The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals declined to hold a full court hearing on Trump's appeal of the $83 million verdict for defaming E. Jean Carroll.
- Five judges voted against the rehearing while three favored it, with dissenting judges arguing for Trump's presidential immunity and a new trial.
- E. Jean Carroll's attorney highlighted the emotional toll on Carroll due to Trump's statements, which included repeated claims that she was lying.
4 Sources
- Appeals court won't rehear Trump's challenge to E. Jean Carroll verdictApr 29, 2026 at 3:11 PM · ABC News
- Federal appeals court won't rehear Trump’s appeal of E. Jean Carroll's $83 million jury awardApr 29, 2026 at 3:42 PM · CNN
- Appeals court rejects Trump’s request to rehear trial over E Jean Carroll’s sex abuse allegationsApr 29, 2026 at 6:55 PM · Independent
- Full federal appeals court won't rehear $83 million defamation verdict against TrumpApr 29, 2026 at 8:07 PM · ABC News