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Trump lawyer seeks to pause Carroll award
Filed: May 06, 2026 at 8:06 PM ET
Summary: Trump’s lawyer asked a New York appeals court to temporarily block E. Jean Carroll from collecting an $83 million defamation award.
WHO: Justin D. Smith
WHAT: Filed to stay an appeals decision supporting Carroll’s $83 million defamation award
WHEN: May 06, 2026 at 7:46 PM ET
WHERE: Manhattan, USA
WHY: The filing seeks to prevent Trump from having to pay while he appeals to the Supreme Court.
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