Lawyers for former President Donald Trump have filed a request to extend the deadline for paying the civil judgment awarded to magazine columnist E. Jean Carroll.
The filing comes days after the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear the case on appeal, and it cites a recent change in Trump’s legal team.
Key Facts
- The judgment against Trump totals $5 million plus interest.
- Lawyers filed a request for a payment delay after the Supreme Court rejected an appeal.
- Former lead counsel Justin Smith became a federal judge last month.
- New lead counsel Josh Halpern says he needs more time to review the case.
How did the request arise?
The request was lodged by Trump’s attorneys, stating that the transition from former lead counsel Justin Smith to new lead counsel Josh Halpern created a need for additional time. Halpern said he must become “completely familiar with the facts and procedural circumstances” before arranging payment.
What happens next?
The court will consider the request and decide whether to grant an extension. No deadline for a decision has been disclosed in the filing.
What We Know — and What We Don’t
Verified by the source:
- The judgment amount is $5 million plus interest.
- The Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal in the case.
- Justin Smith became a federal judge last month.
- Josh Halpern is now the lead counsel for Trump.
Still unconfirmed:
- The length of any extension that might be granted.
- The exact amount of interest that has accrued.
- The court’s final ruling on the delay request.
Why it matters
The case is part of a broader set of legal challenges facing former President Trump, and any delay in payment could affect the enforcement of civil judgments against public figures.
What to watch
Watch for the court’s ruling on the extension request and any further statements from the parties involved.