Supreme Court May Hear Trump's Challenge to $83 Million Defamation Verdict

The Supreme Court will decide in February 2026 whether to hear Trump's appeal of an $83.3 million judgment he owes E. Jean Carroll for defamation—legally harming her reputation. A lower court ruled in September 2025 that he was liable for sexual abuse and must pay damages. The case could reshape whether public figures can deny abuse allegations without legal consequences.