Supreme Court Reschedules Trump’s $5 Million Carroll Appeal 15 Times as $83 Million Case Nears
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Updated · CNN · Jun 22
Supreme Court Reschedules Trump’s $5 Million Carroll Appeal 15 Times as $83 Million Case Nears
3 articles · Updated · CNN · Jun 22
Summary
The Supreme Court has now rescheduled Donald Trump’s appeal of the $5 million E. Jean Carroll verdict 15 times and on Monday put it back on the justices’ Thursday agenda.
The unusual delay began after written briefs closed in January; the court has given no reason, though analysts say it may be waiting for Trump’s expected appeal in Carroll’s separate $83 million defamation win or for a justice to draft an opinion.
That handling has effectively postponed any final action on a verdict a New York jury awarded more than three years ago, while Trump’s total liability to Carroll now exceeds $100 million with interest.
Trump’s lawyers told the court on June 2 they plan to file the second Carroll appeal within a month and suggested the justices consider both petitions together, a move that could push any decision into the fall.
How does a new perjury probe against a plaintiff impact a multi-million dollar verdict already pending before the Supreme Court?
Unprecedented Supreme Court Delays: Trump’s $83 Million Defamation Appeal in Limbo After 15+ Postponements
Overview
The Supreme Court has repeatedly postponed action on former President Donald Trump’s appeal in the E. Jean Carroll defamation case, rescheduling its conference at least 15 times since February 2026. This unusual delay follows a New York jury’s $83.3 million verdict in favor of Carroll, who accused Trump of sexual assault, leading to a series of lawsuits. The Justice Department is also investigating the funding of Carroll’s legal costs, adding further complexity. These ongoing delays create uncertainty for both parties and raise concerns about judicial transparency and public trust in the legal process.