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Adding to the unfolding political landscape, a federal appeals court has upheld a jury’s 2023 decision that found Trump liable for defaming writer E. Jean Carroll. The civil trial jury awarded Carroll $5 million in damages after determining that Trump had sexually assaulted her in the 1990s and subsequently defamed her when she went public with her allegations. Trump’s legal team attempted to challenge this ruling, claiming judicial errors, including the admission of testimony from other accusers and references to the infamous "Access Hollywood" tape. However, the court’s decision marks a significant step in Carroll’s pursuit of accountability.