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Trump Lawyer Seeks Stay of $83 M Judgment; Lawsuit Revived

5/7/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump's attorney asked a court to stay the $83 million judgment, arguing payment now would cause harm and may go to the Supreme Court.
The Court of Appeals revived the lawsuit over Damien Cameron’s 2021 death and sent it back to Rankin County Court.
Judge Donna Barnes said disputes exist over whether deputies’ force was reasonable, with medical examiner calling the death undetermined and pathologists labeling it homicide.

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U.S. President Donald Trump's attorney asked a court to stay the $83 million judgment, arguing payment now would cause harm and may go to the Supreme Court.
The Court of Appeals revived the lawsuit over Damien Cameron’s 2021 death and sent it back to Rankin County Court.
Judge Donna Barnes said disputes exist over whether deputies’ force was reasonable, with medical examiner calling the death undetermined and pathologists labeling it homicide.