E. Jean Carroll, the 82‑year‑old former magazine writer, has secured two civil judgments against former President Donald Trump. In 2023, a jury awarded her $83.3 million for defamation and sexual‑assault claims. A separate 2023 verdict granted an additional $5 million after the Adult Survivors Act opened a new filing window.

Trump’s defense hinges on presidential immunity, citing a July 2024 Supreme Court ruling that shields officials from certain civil liabilities. Lawyers argue that the statements in question were official acts, while a federal judge noted the president waived immunity by failing to raise the issue early. Trump plans to seek the Court’s review within 90 days.

Meanwhile, a U.S. Court of Appeals panel upheld the $5 million verdict, rejecting Trump’s claim that the trial judge admitted inflammatory evidence. The president’s team alleges the judge incorrectly allowed testimony from other accusers and the Access Hollywood tape. A petition to the Supreme Court has been filed, but the justices have yet to decide whether to hear the case.

Reid Hoffman’s nonprofit has attracted scrutiny after the Justice Department opened an inquiry into donations used to fund Carroll’s litigation. The investigation highlights growing pressure on Trump’s political allies and raises questions about campaign finance and legal funding. Investors watching the case note that the outcomes could set precedent for presidential immunity and civil liability claims.