- A federal appeals court has upheld a $5 million civil verdict against Trump for defaming and sexually abusing E. Jean Carroll.
- The court declared that Trump's appeal did not show that the district court made errors in its ruling and denied him a new trial.
- Trump's legal team argued that the court admitted "inflammatory" evidence, including the controversial 2005 "Access Hollywood" tape.
- Testimonies from two women claiming similar experiences were also permitted, contributing to the jury's decision.
- The ruling follows a May 2023 jury verdict with Trump ordered to pay $5 million in damages: $2 million for sexual abuse and $3 million for defamation.
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