"Trump Appeals for Mercy and New Trial in E. Jean Carroll Defamation Case"
Donald Trump's attorneys, including Alina Habba, have requested a delay in enforcing the $83 million defamation penalty he owes to writer E. Jean Carroll, asking for a stay on the ruling and the need for a $91 million cash bond to appeal. They also requested a reduction in the penalty or a new civil trial, arguing that Trump was prevented from testifying about his state of mind and that the jury was given an erroneous instruction. Trump's legal team suggested that he should not have to pay a cash bond due to his wealth, but the motion was rejected by Judge Kaplan.