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Trump asks Supreme Court to hear appeal of $83.3 million defamation verdict against him
Trump's legal team requested the Supreme Court to review an $83.3 million defamation verdict against him, awarded to journalist E. Jean Carroll. The 2nd Circuit upheld the jury's decision, which included compensatory and punitive damages, finding Trump's statements caused ongoing harassment. Trump argues the ruling undermines presidential immunity for official acts.
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