US Supreme Court Rejects Trump's Bid to Overturn E. Jean Carroll Sex Abuse Verdict

On Monday, the US Supreme Court chose not to entertain President Donald Trump's request to overturn a jury's decision that found him liable for sexually assaulting writer E. Jean Carroll in a New York City department store during the mid-1990s, as well as for defaming her. The Court issued a concise order without any explanations or noted dissents. Trump's legal team contended that the verdict stemmed from "highly inflammatory" evidence, including testimonies from two women who had accused him of sexual misconduct years prior. They argued that the judge breached federal evidence regulations and that the case diverted attention from Trump's presidential responsibilities, despite the verdict occurring before his latest term. Attorney Justin D. Smith remarked, "This mistreatment of a President cannot be allowed to stand." Trump has consistently denied the allegations. The Supreme Court's decision maintains the original verdict.