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Defamation judgment

The defamation judgment against Donald Trump, which was upheld by an appeals court.

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Jan 12, 2026

How did courts rule in E. Jean Carroll’s lawsuits against Donald Trump, and what evidence was admitted at trial?

Federal juries and judges found in favor of E. Jean Carroll in separate lawsuits: a 2023 jury found Donald Trump liable for sexually abusing Carroll and defaming her, awarding $5 million, and a subseq...

Jan 6, 2026

How might the outcome of the Carroll appeals affect Trump’s potential liability exposure and precedent for future defamation claims?

A federal appellate ruling affirming large defamation judgments against Donald Trump would meaningfully raise his immediate monetary liability exposure and narrow the practical reach of presidential-i...

Jan 15, 2026

What portions of the $83.3 million and $5 million awards have been reduced, stayed, or paid following appeals and post-trial motions?

The $83.3 million defamation verdict against Donald Trump was affirmed by a federal appeals court, but collection has been managed through temporary security and appeals mechanisms rather than immedia...

Jan 15, 2026

What is the current appellate posture of the New York civil fraud rulings against Trump and his business entities?

The Trump defendants appealed Judge Arthur Engoron’s February 2024 civil fraud judgment and financial disgorgement order, triggering a stay of some enforcement while appeals proceeded; the New York Ap...

Jan 14, 2026

How do settlements in Trump’s sexual misconduct cases compare to settlements in similar high-profile cases?

Donald Trump’s sexual-misconduct litigation has produced a mix of jury awards, settlements, and withdrawn claims — most notably a combined $88.3 million in damages in the E. Jean Carroll cases and a s...