The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear Donald Trump’s appeal regarding his defamation conviction in a case brought by E. Jean Carroll. Trump had sought to overturn the ruling, alleging procedural errors and claiming the trial was a politically motivated “witch hunt.” The court’s decision leaves in place the $83.3 million in damages awarded to Carroll after she accused Trump of sexually abusing and defaming her in the 1990s. A New York jury found Trump liable for sexual abuse and defamation, though not for rape. This is the latest in a series of legal challenges Trump faces as he campaigns for the presidency. The rejection of his appeal marks a significant legal setback for the former president and a victory for Carroll.