NEW YORK — E. Jean Carroll on Thursday responded to the latest legal dispute involving Donald Trump, as attorneys for both sides continued post-judgment proceedings tied to the former president’s ongoing appeals in federal court.
Carroll, the writer who won civil judgments against Trump in separate defamation and sexual abuse-related cases, said through her attorney that she remained confident the court rulings would stand. The statement followed new filings this week in a federal appeals court in New York, where Trump’s legal team has sought to challenge earlier verdicts and damages awards.
“The jury spoke clearly, and the courts have repeatedly upheld the process,” Carroll said in a statement released by her lawyer on Thursday. “We will continue responding through the legal system.”
Trump has denied Carroll’s allegations and has continued to contest the rulings. His attorneys argued in recent filings that the lower courts made legal errors during the proceedings and that the damages awarded against him were excessive. A spokesperson for Trump’s legal team said the former president “remains committed to pursuing all available appellate remedies.”
The latest dispute centers on procedural issues connected to the appeals process, including arguments over evidence and the scope of presidential immunity claims previously raised by Trump’s lawyers. Details regarding the court’s next timetable remain unclear.
The legal battle stems from lawsuits Carroll filed after Trump publicly denied her accusation that he sexually assaulted her in a Manhattan department store in the 1990s. In 2023, a federal jury found Trump liable for sexual abuse and defamation and awarded Carroll damages. A separate jury in 2024 awarded additional damages in another defamation case tied to comments Trump made while president.
Trump has consistently denied wrongdoing and has characterized the cases as politically motivated. Carroll’s attorneys have rejected those claims, saying the verdicts were based on evidence presented in court and decisions made by juries.
The dispute has unfolded while Trump remains active in national politics during his second term in office. Legal experts have said the appeals process in the Carroll cases could continue for months, though no final appellate ruling has yet been issued.
Court records filed this week did not indicate any immediate change to the existing judgments. A hearing date on the latest motions had not been publicly announced as of Thursday afternoon.
