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Second Circuit Denies Trump Rehearing, $83 M Verdict Stands

4/30/2026

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A split Second Circuit panel denied President Donald Trump’s request for an en banc rehearing, keeping the $83.3 million verdict.
Trump argued the statements were made in his official capacity and sought substitution of the Justice Department as defendant.
Roberta Kaplan, representing E. Jean Carroll, said the plaintiff wants the case to end and obtain justice.
Three judges dissented, saying an en banc rehearing would align presidential-immunity law with Supreme Court precedent.

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A split Second Circuit panel denied President Donald Trump’s request for an en banc rehearing, keeping the $83.3 million verdict.
Trump argued the statements were made in his official capacity and sought substitution of the Justice Department as defendant.
Roberta Kaplan, representing E. Jean Carroll, said the plaintiff wants the case to end and obtain justice.
Three judges dissented, saying an en banc rehearing would align presidential-immunity law with Supreme Court precedent.