Trump Gets Hit With $83 Million Punishment in New E. Jean Carroll Case

Donald Trump was ordered to pay $83 million on Friday for lying about a sexual assault that a jury said he committed decades ago against E. Jean Carroll, with jurors on Friday deciding only a massive sum close to nine-figures would stop Trump from attacking Carroll.

It already appears that the verdict might not be enough.

The former president has remained defiant for years, making continued false accusations ever since Carroll first came forward with her traumatic experience. The former president has continued to attack Carroll even after a separate jury concluded last year that the sexual assault occurred and Carroll should receive $5 million.

In this trial, Carroll’s lawyers asked the jury to award her $12 million to repair her reputation, an additional sum for her “emotional harm,” and an untold figure to dissuade Trump from abusing his immense political power and wealth to continue his defamation.