Trump Seeks Full Appeals Court Review of $5 Million E. Jean Carroll Verdict

The President-elect challenges the jury's decision, arguing improper evidence tainted the trial and set a risky precedent.

Donald Trump has filed a petition with the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for an en banc review of the $5 million verdict against him in E. Jean Carroll's case.
The 2023 jury found Trump liable for sexually abusing Carroll in the 1990s and defaming her in 2022; he has denied the allegations.
Trump's legal team argues that the inclusion of testimony from two other women and the 'Access Hollywood' tape improperly influenced the jury's decision.
The appeal claims the trial court's decisions risk creating a precedent for admitting 'inflammatory propensity evidence' in future cases.
If the request for a full court review is denied, Trump’s next legal step could be to seek a review from the Supreme Court.