The Supreme Court has delayed President Trump’s appeal in the E. Jean Carroll case 15 times, with no explanation given for the delay. The case involves a federal jury’s finding that Trump sexually abused and defamed Carroll, a magazine columnist.

Background of the Case

Carroll sued Trump in 2019 for defamation and then again in 2022 for defamation and battery after the state enacted a law allowing victims of sexual abuse to file civil claims for past incidents. The 2022 case went to trial first, and the jury awarded Carroll $5 million.

Trump has repeatedly denied wrongdoing and claimed that the judge in the case made numerous errors by allowing the jury to hear testimony from two women who alleged Trump sexually assaulted them years ago. Trump also argued that the judge should not have let the jurors see the “Access Hollywood tape,” which captured Trump making comments about groping and kissing women.

Current Status of the Appeal

The Supreme Court’s delay in hearing the appeal has benefited Trump, as it has deferred the $5 million verdict awarded to Carroll. The court’s handling of the appeal is unusual, with the case being rescheduled 15 times without explanation.

According to Steve Vladeck, a CNN Supreme Court analyst, the most logical explanation for the delay is that the court is waiting for other appeals involving the Trump and Carroll dispute that are expected soon. However, Vladeck noted that this explanation is not persuasive, and the delay could be due to other factors, such as a justice writing an opinion on the case.

Original reporting: KRDO (Colorado Springs metro) — read the source article.