By John Q. Hosedrinker 
In a recent development, a federal appeals court in New York has affirmed the civil jury verdict against former President Donald Trump. The court upheld the decision that found him liable for sexually abusing and defaming E. Jean Carroll, and which ordered him to pay $5 million in damages. The three-judge panel’s unanimous ruling stated Trump had not proven any errors from the district court that would warrant a new trial. This decision stems from the May 2023 verdict issued by a jury in Manhattan federal court.
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Trump loses appeal of $5 million E. Jean Carroll sexual abuse, defamation verdict and, well, here we are again. This just keeps happening, doesn’t it? It seems the courts have repeatedly confirmed that Donald Trump sexually abused E. Jean Carroll. The fact that this is even a recurring headline is, in itself, quite stunning. It’s almost unbelievable to recall that he even considered having the U.S. government cover the costs before the courts put a stop to that idea.
Trump’s repeated legal losses in this case really underscore a troubling pattern. Anyone supporting him in light of these rulings is, at the very least, indirectly supporting sexual abuse, if not directly. It’s hard to ignore the repeated confirmation of his actions, each one becoming another chapter in a truly unprecedented history. It makes you wonder if there is a limit to the appeals.
The courts are doing what they can, and their consistency in these rulings sends a clear message. It’s like watching someone repeatedly fight a losing battle, stubbornly refusing to accept the consequences of their actions. It’s a bit like that friend who spends more time and money fighting a traffic ticket than the ticket itself is even worth.
The rulings are clear and decisive, emphasizing that Trump hasn’t demonstrated any legal basis for overturning the verdict. The appeals panel found no errors that would warrant a new trial. He only cares about harming those who try to hold him accountable, regardless of the personal cost to himself. It’s just another attempt to delay and deflect, and those are strategies that have come to define a large portion of his approach to everything.
And so, the question of when the money will be paid remains. Delays are common, but it appears that the courts are not going to let this fade away. It’s a reminder that the justice system, while often slow, does have a role in holding people accountable, even those with significant resources and influence.