Trump’s Supreme Court appeal targets #MeToo injustice that’s warping our courts
President Trump is appealing to the Supreme Court regarding a civil trial ruling that found him liable for sexually abusing E. Jean Carroll. He argues that the current legal framework allows for character assassination without substantial evidence, undermining the rights of the accused. The case has raised concerns about the fairness of trials in sexual assault cases due to changes in the Federal Rules of Evidence.
- ▪Trump is appealing a jury's decision that awarded E. Jean Carroll $5 million after finding him liable for sexual abuse.
- ▪He claims that the legal system allows unsubstantiated testimony from past accusers, which can unfairly influence jury decisions.
- ▪The Supreme Court has delayed its decision on whether to hear the appeal multiple times.
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Betsy McCaughey Opinion Trump’s Supreme Court appeal targets #MeToo injustice that’s warping our courts By Betsy McCaughey Published May 26, 2026, 7:30 a.m. ET President Trump is asking the Supreme Court to hear his appeal against the 2023 civil trial ruling that found him liable for sexually abusing E. Jean Carroll. REUTERS See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google When the accusation is sexual assault or rape, the rights of the accused go out the window. President Donald Trump knows that firsthand — and he’s asking the US Supreme Court to remedy it.
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