BREAKING: Appeals court blocks the $83 million payment President Trump was ordered to pay E. Jean Carroll while the case heads toward a possible Supreme Court fight.

A federal appeals court has temporarily paused the $83.3 million defamation payment that Donald Trump was ordered to pay to E. Jean Carroll while he seeks review from the U.S. Supreme Court. The ruling does not overturn the judgment — it only delays enforcement for now. �

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The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals agreed to the stay on the condition that Trump post an additional $7.46 million bond to cover accumulating interest, bringing the secured amount close to $100 million. �
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The original January 2024 verdict awarded Carroll $83.3 million after a jury found Trump liable for repeatedly defaming her following her accusations that he sexually assaulted her in the 1990s — allegations Trump continues to deny. A separate 2023 case had already resulted in a $5 million judgment against him for sexual abuse and defamation. �
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Trump’s legal team is now asking the Supreme Court to intervene, arguing issues including presidential immunity and evidentiary rulings. Federal appeals courts have previously upheld both Carroll verdicts. �
Trump has repeatedly denied Carroll’s allegations and called the judgment politically motivated.

The pause means Carroll cannot collect the massive payout unless higher courts ultimately uphold the ruling.

This is a significant legal victory for Trump as the appeals battle continues.

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