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Trump requests pause on $83M E. Jean Carroll judgment pending Supreme Court review

Donald Trump's legal team has filed a request to pause the enforcement of an $83.3 million defamation judgment while he petitions the Supreme Court to review the case. The request, which is not opposed by E. Jean Carroll's legal team provided the bond is increased, centers on claims of presidential immunity.

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Why It Matters

The outcome of this request determines whether Donald Trump must pay the $83.3 million judgment immediately or if payment will be delayed while the Supreme Court considers his immunity claims.

Key Facts

  • Donald Trump's lawyers filed a motion to stay the mandate of the $83.3 million judgment in the E. Jean Carroll defamation case.
  • The stay is requested to allow the Supreme Court time to review questions regarding presidential immunity and the Westfall Act.
  • E. Jean Carroll's legal team does not oppose the stay, provided Trump increases the bond by approximately $7.46 million.
  • The additional $7.46 million bond is intended to cover post-judgment interest.
  • The filing was submitted to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.
  • The Westfall Act is cited as a legal basis for the immunity claim, which protects government employees from personal lawsuits for actions taken during their employment.
  • Trump's legal team argues that without a stay, Trump faces irreparable harm by potentially having to pay the judgment before the Supreme Court reviews the case.
  • The original defamation lawsuit was filed by E. Jean Carroll in November 2019.
  • The judgment in the case was delivered in May 2023.

Who's Mentioned

personJustin Smith“Lawyer for Donald Trump.”personE. Jean Carroll“Plaintiff in the defamation case.”personDonald Trump“Former President and defendant in the defamation case.”organizationSupreme Court“The court Trump intends to petition for review.”organizationU.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit“Court where the stay request was filed.”