Trump Seeks New Trial in Carroll Defamation Case, Challenges $83.3M Penalty

The former president's legal team argues for a reduction in the defamation penalty and requests a delay in enforcement, citing potential difficulties in posting the required cash bond for appeal.

Donald Trump's legal team has requested a new trial and a reduction in the $83.3 million defamation penalty awarded to E. Jean Carroll, arguing for a delay in enforcement and a lower cash bond for appeal.
Trump's lawyers argue that the jury was given erroneous instructions on common-law malice and that Trump was prevented from testifying about his motivations, claiming these issues warrant a new trial.
The legal team has added a second appellate lawyer, Will Scharf, to strengthen their case in the ongoing legal battle against Carroll's claims.
Legal experts suggest Trump's request for a delay in posting a cash bond indicates potential difficulty in arranging for the required $91 million bond.
E. Jean Carroll's lawyer opposes Trump's request for more time to post the bond, arguing Trump has not provided evidence of his ability to afford the payment.