Supreme Court rejects Trump's appeal in $5 million E. Jean Carroll case

The Supreme Court has declined to hear appeals in two distinct cases, impacting both Donald Trump and Verizon. In the first instance, the court refused to consider Donald Trump's appeal of a $5 million verdict that found him liable for sexually abusing and defaming E. Jean Carroll. This marks a continuation of Trump's legal challenges, as he has also appealed a separate $83.3 million defamation award. The Supreme Court's decision means the $5 million judgment against Trump stands without further federal review from this court.

In a separate matter, the Supreme Court also denied Verizon's petition to obtain a $47 million refund from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). This denial concludes Verizon's attempt to challenge a fine imposed by the FCC. While the court had previously established that FCC penalties do not violate the Seventh Amendment, Verizon pursued further review. The company argued it was unaware of its legal options concerning the fine, a claim the Supreme Court has now rejected by refusing to hear the case.

These two decisions highlight the Supreme Court's stance on the specific appeals presented. For Donald Trump, the rejection means the E. Jean Carroll judgment remains in effect. For Verizon, the denial upholds the FCC's fine and prevents the company from seeking a refund through this legal avenue. The court's actions in both cases indicate a lack of further interest in revisiting these particular legal disputes.