President Donald Trump is petitioning the Supreme Court for relief in relation to a $5 million judgment against him in the civil case brought by writer E. Jean Carroll, who leveled allegations of sexual abuse and defamation. In addition, Trump has requested an extension to adequately prepare the appeal.
In a submission to Justice Sonia Sotomayor, attorneys representing Trump requested a 60-day extension to submit a review petition of the 2nd Circuit’s decision, which upheld Carroll’s verdict. Absent such an extension, the petition is due by September 11. The Trump team is asking for a deadline of November 10.
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The documents filed indicate Trump’s intent to seek a review by the Supreme Court of what they term “significant issues” arising from the Second Circuit’s decision in the Carroll II case. The documents put forth that the jury’s award in Carroll II was the product of “significant errors” and posits that this verdict unjustly influenced the earlier Carroll I case, where Carroll subsequently won an $83.3 million verdict.
Trump’s legal team has expressed the need for additional time due to what they referred to as “a significant press of business,” with numerous deadlines in other cases pending this fall. Reports indicate the Supreme Court has yet to act on the extension request.
Given that this case originated from the Second Circuit Court of Appeals, which has jurisdiction over New York, federal court rules designate emergency and procedural applications from that circuit to Justice Sonia Sotomayor, the designated circuit justice for the Second Circuit. In her role, Justice Sotomayor handles initial requests such as deadline extensions or stays, either acting independently or referring them to the full Court.
This raises important questions about the future course of the case and its implications. As we continue to follow this story, we remind viewers of the importance of staying informed.
