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A federal judge, on Wednesday (July 19), rejected former United States President Donald Trump’s request for a <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/former-us-president-trump-asks-for-new-trial-in-e-jean-carroll-sexual-abuse-case-602320">new trial</a> on damages, months after he was found guilty of sexually abusing and defaming the writer E. Jean Carroll. At the time, the court had awarded Carroll $5 million in compensatory and punitive damages.&nbsp;

<h2>US Judge rejects Trump’s arguments</h2>

US District Judge Lewis Kaplan in Manhattan, New York dismissed Trump’s arguments to reduce the nearly $3 million in damages to Carroll after she successfully proved her defamation claim against him and an additional pay of around $2 million in damages for her civil battery claim.

The 59-page decision comes as the former US president is also in the midst of appealing the verdict. Trump argued that the damages awarded to Carroll should be reduced to less than $1 million.&nbsp;

However, the judge dismissed his request and said that the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-jury-finds-trump-sexually-abused-writer-e-jean-carroll-rejects-claim-of-rape-in-civil-case-590769">May 9 verdict</a> was neither a “seriously erroneous result” nor a “miscarriage of justice.”&nbsp;

<h2>‘Grossly excessive’</h2>

Trump, in his appeal, called the $2 million award for sexual abuse “grossly excessive” because such abuse could have included groping Carroll’s breasts through clothing, “which is a far cry from rape,” according to Reuters.

However, the judge clarified that the state of New York defines rape much narrowly than one might think and it was wrong of the former US president to argue that his <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/another-woman-accuses-trump-of-sexual-assault-at-trial-e-jean-carrolls-friend-testifies-588352">behaviour</a> should be excused.&nbsp;

“The proof convincingly established, and the jury implicitly found, that Mr. Trump deliberately and forcibly penetrated Ms. Carroll’s vagina with his fingers, causing immediate pain and long lasting emotional and psychological harm,” the US judge wrote.&nbsp;

He added, “Mr. Trump’s argument therefore ignores the bulk of the evidence at trial, misinterprets the jury’s verdict, and (ignored) evidence of what actually occurred between Ms. Carroll and Mr. Trump.”&nbsp;

Judge Kaplan also rejected Trump’s argument that the $2.7 million award for the defamation claim was “based upon pure speculation,” about how Carroll’s reputation was harmed.

<h2>About the case</h2>

The former magazine advice columnist who first publicly aired her allegations against Trump in 2019, accused the former president of raping her at a luxury department store in Midtown Manhattan back in the 1990s.

Carroll said after raping her, Trump defamed her when she spoke the truth. The writer had sued Trump for battery and defamation in a civil trial. She denied making up her claims to drive publicity for her memoir, “What Do We Need Men For? A Modest Proposal.”&nbsp;

Meanwhile, the former US president&nbsp;in his <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-calls-e-jean-carrolls-rape-claim-ridiculous-disgusting-story-in-video-testimony-at-trial-588675">deposition video</a> denying&nbsp;Carroll’s claims called it “the most ridiculous, disgusting story.”&nbsp;

To make matters worse for Trump, earlier this month, the Department of Justice (DoJ) also <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-loses-his-legal-shield-as-doj-reverses-its-position-in-carroll-defamation-lawsuit-614509">said</a> it would not argue that Trump’s derogatory statements regarding Carroll in 2019 were made in official capacity as the president.&nbsp;

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(Trigger warning: Some readers may find details of this report disturbing. Discretion is advised.) A federal judge, on Wednesday (July 19), rejected former United States President Donald Trump’s request for a new trial on damages, months after he was found guilty of sexually abusing and defaming the writer E. Jean Carroll. At the time, the court had awarded Carroll $5 million in compensatory and punitive damages. US Judge rejects Trump’s arguments US District Judge Lewis Kaplan in Manhattan, New York dismissed Trump’s arguments to reduce the nearly $3 million in damages to Carroll after she successfully proved her defamation claim against him and an additional pay of around $2 million in damages for her civil battery claim. The 59-page decision comes as the former US president is also in the midst of appealing the verdict. Trump argued that the damages awarded to Carroll should be reduced to less than $1 million. However, the judge dismissed his request and said that the May 9 verdict was neither a “seriously erroneous result” nor a “miscarriage of justice.” ‘Grossly excessive’ Trump, in his appeal, called the $2 million award for sexual abuse “grossly excessive” because such abuse could have included groping Carroll’s breasts through clothing, “which is a far cry from rape,” according to Reuters. However, the judge clarified that the state of New York defines rape much narrowly than one might think and it was wrong of the former US president to argue that his behaviour should be excused. “The proof convincingly established, and the jury implicitly found, that Mr. Trump deliberately and forcibly penetrated Ms. Carroll’s vagina with his fingers, causing immediate pain and long lasting emotional and psychological harm,” the US judge wrote. He added, “Mr. Trump’s argument therefore ignores the bulk of the evidence at trial, misinterprets the jury’s verdict, and (ignored) evidence of what actually occurred between Ms. Carroll and Mr. Trump.” Judge Kaplan also rejected Trump’s argument that the $2.7 million award for the defamation claim was “based upon pure speculation,” about how Carroll’s reputation was harmed. About the case The former magazine advice columnist who first publicly aired her allegations against Trump in 2019, accused the former president of raping her at a luxury department store in Midtown Manhattan back in the 1990s. Carroll said after raping her, Trump defamed her when she spoke the truth. The writer had sued Trump for battery and defamation in a civil trial. She denied making up her claims to drive publicity for her memoir, “What Do We Need Men For? A Modest Proposal.” Meanwhile, the former US president in his deposition video denying Carroll’s claims called it “the most ridiculous, disgusting story.” To make matters worse for Trump, earlier this month, the Department of Justice (DoJ) also said it would not argue that Trump’s derogatory statements regarding Carroll in 2019 were made in official capacity as the president. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Former US president Trump loses bid for new trial in E. Jean Carroll sexual abuse case

Former United States President Donald Trump&nbsp;sexually abused magazine writer E. Jean Carroll in the 1990s and then defamed her by calling&nbsp;her a liar, the&nbsp;jurors decided on Tuesday (May 9). The nine-member jury in Manhattan&nbsp;federal court awarded about $5 million in compensatory and punitive damages to Carroll.&nbsp;

The jury’s decision

The decision was made&nbsp;by a six-men and three-women jury, which was required to reach a unanimous verdict. According to reports, the unanimous verdict was reached&nbsp;in just less&nbsp;than three hours.&nbsp;However, the jurors did not agree with Carroll’s allegation that the former president raped her, reported Reuters.&nbsp;

ALSO WATCH |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-writer-e-jean-carroll-testifies-in-her-lawsuit-against-donald-trump-586495">US writer E. Jean Carroll testifies in her lawsuit against Donald Trump</a> 
 
The former president&nbsp;should pay nearly $3 million in damages to Carroll, the jury found, after she&nbsp;successfully proved her defamation claim against him. Trump should also pay around&nbsp;$2 million in damages for her civil battery claim. In line with this, the jury has awarded&nbsp;a total of about $5 million to the writer, in what is being viewed as a significant defeat for the former president.&nbsp; 
 
What happened in the court?

According to media reports, Carroll was seen holding hands with&nbsp;her lawyers as the verdict was being read and smiled after Trump was found liable for sexually abusing and defaming her. She was later seen leaving the courthouse&nbsp;with her lawyer Roberta Kaplan&nbsp;smiling and wearing sunglasses and left without addressing the reporters gathered outside.&nbsp;

ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ex-us-president-donald-trump-to-not-testify-in-new-york-rape-defamation-trial-590122">Ex-US president Donald Trump to not testify in New York rape, defamation trial</a> 
 
Meanwhile, before&nbsp;dismissing the jury, Judge Lewis Kaplan&nbsp;told them that while they are now allowed to&nbsp;identify themselves publicly, he advised them not to. "My advice to you is not to identify yourselves. Not now and not for a long time," said Kaplan, as quoted by CNN.&nbsp; 
 
He added, "If you're one who elects to speak to others and to identify yourselves to others, I direct you not to identify anyone else who sat on this jury."&nbsp; 
 
Trump reacts&nbsp; 
 
After the decision, Trump took to his social media platform Truth Social and called the verdict a "disgrace". He also reiterated his claim that he has "absolutely no idea" who Carroll is.&nbsp;The former&nbsp;president wrote:&nbsp;"I HAVE ABSOLUTELY NO IDEA WHO THIS WOMAN IS. THIS VERDICT IS A DISGRACE - A CONTINUATION OF THE GREATEST WITCH HUNT OF ALL TIME!" &nbsp;

ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-defends-grab-em-by-the-py-remark-during-civil-rape-trial-589043">Donald Trump defends ‘Grab ‘em by the p***y’ remark during civil rape trial</a> 
 
A spokesperson for his 2024 Republican presidential campaign, in a statement, said, "Make no mistake, this entire bogus case is a political endeavour targeting President Trump because he is now an overwhelming front-runner to be once again elected President of the United States." &nbsp; 
 
"This case will be appealed, and we will ultimately win,"&nbsp;The Guardian quoted him as saying. Meanwhile,&nbsp;Trump chose not to attend the civil trial and was absent when the verdict was read.&nbsp; 
 
About the trial and allegations 
 
The former magazine advice columnist who first publicly aired her allegations against Trump in 2019, accused the former president of raping her at Bergdorf Goodman, a luxury department store based on Fifth Avenue in Midtown Manhattan, New York. &nbsp;

ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/another-woman-accuses-trump-of-sexual-assault-at-trial-e-jean-carrolls-friend-testifies-588352">Another woman accuses Trump of sexual assault; E. Jean Carroll’s friend testifies at trial</a> 
 
Carroll said after raping her, Trump defamed her when she spoke the truth. Carroll had sued&nbsp;Trump for battery and defamation in a civil trial. Carroll denied making up her claims to drive publicity for her memoir, “What Do We Need Men For? A Modest Proposal,” during the cross-examination, earlier this month.&nbsp; 
 
Trump, meanwhile, said in his deposition taken back in October and recently released to the public,&nbsp;that the columnist made it up and called Carroll’s allegations politically motivated.&nbsp; 
 
Trump called it “a false, disgusting lie” delivered by a “nut job” who was trying to stoke sales of her book.&nbsp;He also went on to call Carroll’s lawyer, “You’re a political operative also. You’re a disgrace,” in the deposition taken at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach.&nbsp;

ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-calls-e-jean-carrolls-rape-claim-ridiculous-disgusting-story-in-video-testimony-at-trial-588675">Trump calls E. Jean Carroll’s rape claim ‘ridiculous, disgusting story’ in video testimony at trial</a> 
 
Jurors of the civil case were&nbsp;tasked with deciding whether Trump raped, sexually abused or forcibly touched Carroll, any one of which would have&nbsp;satisfied&nbsp;her claim of battery, while the defamation claim was to be separately deliberated. However, since this is a civil case the former president will not face any&nbsp;criminal consequences.&nbsp; 
 
Trump’s lawyer said the former president has decided against testifying.&nbsp;Trump&nbsp;was given until 5:00&nbsp;pm Sunday by&nbsp;Judge&nbsp;Kaplan to file a request to testify. Nothing was filed.&nbsp; 
 
(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp; 
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Former United States President Donald Trump sexually abused magazine writer E. Jean Carroll in the 1990s and then defamed her by calling her a liar, the jurors decided on Tuesday (May 9).

Former United States President Donald Trump sexually abused magazine writer E. Jean Carroll in the 1990s and then defamed her by calling her a liar, the jurors decided on Tuesday (May 9). The nine-member jury in Manhattan federal court awarded about $5 million in compensatory and punitive damages to Carroll. The jury’s decision The decision was made by a six-men and three-women jury, which was required to reach a unanimous verdict. According to reports, the unanimous verdict was reached in just less than three hours. However, the jurors did not agree with Carroll’s allegation that the former president raped her, reported Reuters. ALSO WATCH | US writer E. Jean Carroll testifies in her lawsuit against Donald Trump The former president should pay nearly $3 million in damages to Carroll, the jury found, after she successfully proved her defamation claim against him. Trump should also pay around $2 million in damages for her civil battery claim. In line with this, the jury has awarded a total of about $5 million to the writer, in what is being viewed as a significant defeat for the former president. What happened in the court? According to media reports, Carroll was seen holding hands with her lawyers as the verdict was being read and smiled after Trump was found liable for sexually abusing and defaming her. She was later seen leaving the courthouse with her lawyer Roberta Kaplan smiling and wearing sunglasses and left without addressing the reporters gathered outside. ALSO READ | Ex-US president Donald Trump to not testify in New York rape, defamation trial Meanwhile, before dismissing the jury, Judge Lewis Kaplan told them that while they are now allowed to identify themselves publicly, he advised them not to. "My advice to you is not to identify yourselves. Not now and not for a long time," said Kaplan, as quoted by CNN. He added, "If you're one who elects to speak to others and to identify yourselves to others, I direct you not to identify anyone else who sat on this jury." Trump reacts After the decision, Trump took to his social media platform Truth Social and called the verdict a "disgrace". He also reiterated his claim that he has "absolutely no idea" who Carroll is. The former president wrote: "I HAVE ABSOLUTELY NO IDEA WHO THIS WOMAN IS. THIS VERDICT IS A DISGRACE - A CONTINUATION OF THE GREATEST WITCH HUNT OF ALL TIME!" ALSO READ | Donald Trump defends ‘Grab ‘em by the p***y’ remark during civil rape trial A spokesperson for his 2024 Republican presidential campaign, in a statement, said, "Make no mistake, this entire bogus case is a political endeavour targeting President Trump because he is now an overwhelming front-runner to be once again elected President of the United States." "This case will be appealed, and we will ultimately win," The Guardian quoted him as saying. Meanwhile, Trump chose not to attend the civil trial and was absent when the verdict was read. About the trial and allegations The former magazine advice columnist who first publicly aired her allegations against Trump in 2019, accused the former president of raping her at Bergdorf Goodman, a luxury department store based on Fifth Avenue in Midtown Manhattan, New York. ALSO READ | Another woman accuses Trump of sexual assault; E. Jean Carroll’s friend testifies at trial Carroll said after raping her, Trump defamed her when she spoke the truth. Carroll had sued Trump for battery and defamation in a civil trial. Carroll denied making up her claims to drive publicity for her memoir, “What Do We Need Men For? A Modest Proposal,” during the cross-examination, earlier this month. Trump, meanwhile, said in his deposition taken back in October and recently released to the public, that the columnist made it up and called Carroll’s allegations politically motivated. Trump called it “a false, disgusting lie” delivered by a “nut job” who was trying to stoke sales of her book. He also went on to call Carroll’s lawyer, “You’re a political operative also. You’re a disgrace,” in the deposition taken at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach. ALSO READ | Trump calls E. Jean Carroll’s rape claim ‘ridiculous, disgusting story’ in video testimony at trial Jurors of the civil case were tasked with deciding whether Trump raped, sexually abused or forcibly touched Carroll, any one of which would have satisfied her claim of battery, while the defamation claim was to be separately deliberated. However, since this is a civil case the former president will not face any criminal consequences. Trump’s lawyer said the former president has decided against testifying. Trump was given until 5:00 pm Sunday by Judge Kaplan to file a request to testify. Nothing was filed. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

US jury holds Trump guilty of sexually abusing writer E. Jean Carroll, orders him to pay $5mn damages

The former US President Donald Trump rejects to testify at a Civil Trial to challenge claims by writer Jean Carroll that he raped her in the 1990s and later defamed her. He had a deadline set of Sunday evening by a US district judge.

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