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legalpolitics1 year ago

"Trump Appeals E. Jean Carroll Defamation Verdict with $91M Bond"

Donald Trump secured a $91 million bond to cover the defamation judgment he owes E. Jean Carroll, allowing him to appeal the verdict while also facing a separate $450 million business fraud judgment. The bond, underwritten by Chubb, covers the $83.3 million damages awarded to Carroll. Trump is appealing both judgments and seeking to delay payment deadlines. He faces indictments and upcoming trials related to the Jan. 6 Capitol riot and alleged election interference, while also dealing with ongoing legal battles.

legalpolitics1 year ago

Trump's Legal Maneuvers in E. Jean Carroll Defamation Case

Former President Donald Trump's attorney, Alina Habba, is requesting more time from New York Judge Lewis Kaplan to begin enforcement of Trump's $83.3 million defamation judgment in the E. Jean Carroll case, possibly indicating difficulty in arranging the required $91-plus million bond. This request comes amidst Trump's efforts to avoid paying the bond in another New York civil case involving a business fraud complaint from state Attorney General Letitia James.