A federal appeals court has upheld a civil jury’s decision requiring President Donald Trump to pay $83.3 million in damages to E. Jean Carroll. The court rejected Trump’s appeal on Monday, affirming that the award was fair and reasonable. This ruling cements the civil jury’s original verdict and marks a decisive legal setback for the former president.

A federal appeals court has confirmed a civil jury’s judgment requiring President Donald Trump to pay $83.3 million to E. Jean Carroll for defamation. The court rejected Trump’s appeal on Monday, saying the damages were fair and reasonable, underscoring Carroll’s legal triumph.