Donald Trump & Lewis A. Kaplan

Donald Trump: Donald Trump is the defendant in the lawsuit, found liable for sexual abuse and defamation, and is attempting to delay the payment of the awarded damages. He continues to deny the allegations and appeal the verdicts.

Lewis A. Kaplan: Judge Lewis A. Kaplan presided over the January 2024 trial, instructing the jury to accept the findings of the previous jury regarding Donald Trump's liability.

Donald Trump: Donald Trump's appeal to overturn the $5 million verdict in the E. Jean Carroll sexual abuse and defamation case was rejected by the Supreme Court, meaning he must pay the damages. He is also appealing an $83 million defamation judgment.

Lewis A. Kaplan: Judge Lewis A. Kaplan presided over the trials, making evidentiary rulings that Donald Trump's legal team challenged, including allowing testimony from other women and the 'Access Hollywood' tape.

Lewis A. Kaplan: Lewis A. Kaplan oversaw both trials in the E. Jean Carroll defamation case against Donald Trump, with his rulings being challenged by Trump in the appeal.

Lewis A. Kaplan: Lewis A. Kaplan is the U.S. District Judge who presided over Sam Bankman-Fried's trial, handed down his sentence, and denied his motion for a new trial, calling it baseless and part of a reputation-rescue plan.