The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear former President Donald Trump’s appeal in the civil case involving writer E. Jean Carroll, leaving a lower court’s verdict in place. The decision means the previous ruling against Trump in the case will remain effective, bringing another significant legal chapter to a close.
The case centered on allegations made by Carroll, who accused Trump of sexually abusing her in a New York department store in the 1990s and later defaming her by denying the claims. A jury found Trump liable in the civil proceedings and awarded Carroll millions of dollars in damages.
By refusing to review the appeal, the Supreme Court did not issue a ruling on the merits of the case. Instead, it allowed the lower court’s judgment to stand without further legal examination. Such decisions are common and do not necessarily reflect the justices’ views on the underlying case.
The outcome represents another legal setback for Trump, who continues to face several civil and criminal legal challenges while remaining active in U.S. politics. His legal team has consistently denied Carroll’s allegations and argued that the verdict should be overturned.
Legal experts say the Supreme Court’s decision effectively ends Trump’s appeal in this particular case, leaving the financial judgment and civil liability unchanged. The ruling is expected to remain an important reference point in ongoing discussions about accountability, public figures, and the U.S. legal system.