SCOTUS Denies Trump Rehearing Request in E Jean Carroll Defamation Case

• The Supreme Court denied Donald Trump's request to reconsider its refusal to hear E. Jean Carroll's civil suit.
• The court's decision came as part of the second summer order list, where it clears out pending requests for action.
• The justices' denial of review resulted in a $5 million verdict against Trump in favor of Carroll, which has since been paid.
• The Supreme Court rarely grants petitions for rehearing, with its last such grant dating back to 2018.

The Supreme Court rarely grants petitions for rehearing, with its last such grant dating back to 2018.

The Supreme Court on Monday morning denied Donald Trump's request to reconsider its refusal to hear E. Jean Carroll's civil suit against him. This decision came as part of the second summer order list, where the court typically clears out pending requests for action. The justices' denial of review in the case resulted in a $5 million verdict against Trump in favor of Carroll, which has since been paid. Notably, the Supreme Court rarely grants petitions for rehearing, with its last such grant dating back to 2018.

Summer order lists serve as an opportunity for the justices to clear out pending requests for action between their summer recess and return in late September. Although the court typically does not add new cases to its merits docket, it has opted to do so on occasion. For instance, on July 20, the Supreme Court granted review in Jouppi v. Alaska. The denial of Trump's petition for rehearing is consistent with the court's general practice of providing no explanation for such decisions.

The Supreme Court's decision to deny Donald Trump's request to reconsider its refusal to hear E. Jean Carroll's civil suit may set a precedent for future appeals in high-profile defamation cases. Lawyers advising clients on similar claims should note that the court's denial of review and subsequent petition for rehearing may impact their strategy for defending or pursuing such claims. The $5 million verdict against Trump in favor of Carroll, which has been paid, is also significant, as it highlights the potential consequences of defamatory statements made by public figures.

Lawyers advising clients on high-profile defamation cases should note that the Supreme Court's denial of President Trump's petition for rehearing in E. Jean Carroll v. Trump may set a precedent for future appeals, and could impact their strategy for defending or pursuing similar claims.

Source: Original reporting via The New York Times