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Appeals court pauses Trump's $83 million payment to E. Jean Carroll
An appeals court has temporarily halted the payment Trump owes to Carroll pending a Supreme Court review. The decision allows for a bond to cover accruing interest. (sources: nbcnews, ap, pbs)
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The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has paused Trump's $83 million defamation payment to E. Jean Carroll. The pause is contingent on Trump posting a $7.4 million bond.
- The appeals court ruling allows Trump to delay the payment until the Supreme Court reviews the case.
- Carroll did not object to the pause as long as certain conditions are met.
- Trump must post a $7.4 million bond to cover interest that would accrue through October.
Why it matters
The outcome of this case could have implications for defamation law and the responsibilities of public figures.
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