Federal Appeals Court Upholds $5 Million Award & Sexual Abuse Finding Against Trump News

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

47% : The Allegation E. Jean Carroll, a well-known magazine columnist, testified at a trial in 2023 that Trump, following a friendly encounter in spring 1996, turned violent in a store's dressing room.
44% : Reactions Carroll, 81, and Trump, 78, both attended oral arguments at the 2nd Circuit in September.
34% : Trump, who had denied the attack ever occurred, skipped the trial but briefly testified in a subsequent defamation trial earlier this year, resulting in an $83.3 million award.
34% : A spokesperson for Trump criticized the decision, calling it part of a "Witch Hunt," while Carroll's lawyer expressed gratitude for the ruling.
15% : In conclusion, the court's decision marks a significant moment in the legal battle between E. Jean Carroll and Donald Trump, shedding light on allegations of sexual abuse and defamation that have been ongoing for years.
6% : This included allowing two other women who had accused Trump of sexual abuse to testify and showing the "Access Hollywood" tape in which Trump made derogatory comments about women.

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