- The **federal appeals court** confirmed President-elect **Donald Trump's** liability in a case by **E Jean Carroll** regarding sexual abuse and defamation.
- Trump is required to pay **$5 million** total: **$2.02 million** for sexual assault and **$2.98 million** for defamation.
- The case stems from allegations of an **assault in the 1990s**, which Trump has continually denied.
- This ruling is part of ongoing legal issues for Trump, who was previously **convicted of falsifying business records** in a separate trial.
- Despite these legal challenges, Trump won the **2024 presidential election**, highlighting complexities surrounding legal immunity for sitting presidents.
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