In a legal dispute between E. Jean Carroll and former President Donald Trump, lawyers for Carroll have requested a federal judge to deny Trump’s request to delay the enforcement of the $83.3 million that he owes her. Carroll, a writer and journalist, had accused Trump of raping her in a department store dressing room in the mid-1990s, a claim that Trump has denied. In a defamation lawsuit filed against Trump, Carroll was awarded $83.3 million in damages after a judge ruled that Trump had made false statements about her.
Trump’s legal team had requested a stay on the enforcement of the judgment, arguing that the case was still ongoing and that Trump intended to appeal the decision. However, Carroll’s lawyers countered by stating that there was no valid reason for Trump to delay payment of the damages owed to Carroll. They argued that Trump’s appeal was unlikely to succeed and that delaying payment would only cause further harm to Carroll, who had already endured significant emotional distress as a result of Trump’s false statements.
Carroll’s lawyers also pointed out that Trump had the financial means to pay the judgment immediately, as evidenced by his continued ownership of multiple properties and business ventures. They argued that Trump’s delay tactics were merely an attempt to avoid accountability for his actions and to further harm Carroll by dragging out the legal process. They urged the judge to deny Trump’s request for a stay and to allow enforcement of the judgment to proceed as planned.
The legal battle between Carroll and Trump has been ongoing for several years, with Trump consistently denying the allegations of rape and defamation brought against him. Carroll, for her part, has remained steadfast in her accusations and has sought justice through the legal system. The $83.3 million judgment awarded to Carroll was seen as a significant victory for her and a validation of her claims against Trump.
In their request to deny Trump’s motion for a stay, Carroll’s lawyers emphasized the importance of holding powerful individuals like Trump accountable for their actions. They argued that allowing Trump to delay payment of the judgment would send a dangerous message that wealthy individuals could evade consequences for their behavior through legal maneuvering. By advocating for the enforcement of the $83.3 million judgment, Carroll’s lawyers sought to ensure that justice was served and that victims of defamation and abuse were given the opportunity to seek redress through the legal system. Ultimately, the decision on whether to grant Trump’s request for a stay rests with the federal judge overseeing the case.
