US appeals court rejects Trump’s latest bid to delay paying E Jean Carroll $5.8m

A Manhattan federal appeals court dismissed Donald Trump's attempt to postpone the $5.8 million payment to E Jean Carroll after losing her 2023 sexual abuse and defamation lawsuit against him. This decision follows Trump's legal filings to challenge a judge's order to compensate Carroll. The ruling underscores the legal accountability of public figures and highlights the ongoing ramifications of the high-profile trial that has drawn significant media attention. This move is crucial as it reinforces the consequences of defamation and sexual misconduct allegations in the public eye.