E. Jean Carroll was awarded $83.3 million in a federal trial where Donald Trump was found guilty of defaming her. This marks Trump’s second loss in such cases.
During the trial, Trump and his lawyers were noted for breaking courtroom rules.
The unanimous jury verdict in Manhattan coincides with Trump being a frontrunner for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, setting the stage for a potential rematch with President Joe Biden.
Carroll’s legal team expressed satisfaction, while Trump’s team promptly announced plans to appeal.
The trial focused on damages, and the jury awarded $65 million in punitive damages and $18.3 million in compensatory damages.
