Appeals Court Upholds Trump Defamation Verdict
Analysis based on 8 articles · First reported Sep 08, 2025 · Last updated Sep 08, 2025
The upholding of the $83.3 million judgment against Donald Trump could impact his financial standing and potentially his political campaigns, as he faces significant legal costs. This event reinforces the legal risks associated with public defamation, even for high-profile individuals, potentially influencing corporate and public figure communication strategies.
A federal appeals court upheld an $83.3 million defamation judgment against Donald Trump in favor of E. Jean Carroll. The United States — United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit rejected Trump's argument for presidential immunity, affirming the jury's January 2024 verdict. The judgment includes $18.3 million for emotional and reputational harm and $65 million in punitive damages. This ruling follows a separate $5 million verdict upheld in June 2023 for sexual abuse and defamation. E. Jean Carroll accused Donald Trump of sexual assault in 1996, which he denied in 2019 and again in 2022 on Truth Social, leading to the lawsuits. Donald Trump's legal team stated he would continue to fight against what they termed 'Liberal Lawfare'.
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