Judge Denies Trump’s Request , to Delay Payment to E. Jean Carroll.
On Jan. 26, Judge Lewis A. Kaplan
ordered Donald Trump to pay writer E. Jean Carroll $83.3 million for ruining her credibility by calling
her a liar after she accused him of sexual assault.
On Jan. 26, Judge Lewis A. Kaplan
ordered Donald Trump to pay writer E. Jean Carroll $83.3 million for ruining her credibility by calling
her a liar after she accused him of sexual assault.
The judgement, which included a $65 million
punitive award, was challenged by Trump's lawyers who claim there is a "strong probability" that
the amount will be decreased or eliminated.
On March 7, Kaplan said that he won't postpone deadlines for posting a bond that
would guarantee payment to Carroll if the
judgement stands after appeals, NPR reports. .
On March 7, Kaplan said that he won't postpone deadlines for posting a bond that
would guarantee payment to Carroll if the
judgement stands after appeals, NPR reports. .
The judge went on to say that any financial harm Trump incurs is a result of his slow response to the verdict made in January.
Trump's lawyers didn't seek to
delay the date in which the bond must
be posted until 25 day later, Kaplan said. .
Mr. Trump's current situation is a
result of his own dilatory actions, Judge Lewis A. Kaplan, via written order.
Nor has Mr. Trump made any showing
of what expenses he might incur if
required to post a bond or other
security, on what terms (if any) he
could obtain a conventional bond, , Judge Lewis A. Kaplan, via written order.
... or post cash or other assets to
secure payment of the judgment,
or any other circumstances
relevant to the situation, Judge Lewis A. Kaplan, via written order.
The judgement will be final on March 11. .
Meanwhile, Trump has also been ordered
by Judge Arthur Engoron to pay
$355 million in penalties for civil fraud