Ms. Carroll brought her lawsuit in 2022 over conduct that predated his term, using a New York law that allowed adults a one-year window in which to sue over past sexual abuse.
The jury awarded her $2 million for his misconduct as well as nearly $3 million for defamation.
Mr. Trump, who is seeking to regain the presidency, had countersued in June, arguing that Ms. Carroll should not have continued to say that he raped her after the jury’s decision, and that her comments to CNN after the verdict sullied his reputation.
The truthfulness of an assertion is a key component in a defamation case against a public figure.
That trial, delayed by Mr. Trump’s arguments that he was protected by his position, is scheduled to begin in January.
Persons:
Carroll, Trump, Judge Lewis A, Kaplan, Ms
Organizations:
New, CNN
Locations:
New York