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Supreme Court denies Trump appeal in E. Jean Carroll $5M case

Jun 29, 2026

The segment reports the Supreme Court’s denial of President Trump’s petition for certiorari in the E. Jean Carroll civil case. It notes the $5 million verdict for sexual abuse and defamation from the 2023 trial and states that the denial leaves the verdict final. The report highlights that the Court provided no explanation, as is typical for such denials. Sourcing relies on court action and prior case details; no named guests or additional experts appear in the clip. The throughline connects the ruling to earlier trial outcomes and Trump’s unsuccessful appeal efforts.

▶ Source: NBC News

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MS NOW segment frames Trump DOJ probes of Newsom, Carroll, others as retribution

Jun 16, 2026

Segment opens with Gavin Newsom's public statement accusing the Trump DOJ of targeting him and his wife Jennifer Siebel Newsom over tax filings and nonprofits tied to her work, part of a broader 'hit list' of critics. It expands to reports of probes into E. Jean Carroll for alleged perjury, John Brennan and Jim Comey over the 2016 Russia assessment, and mentions of others like Cassidy Hutchinson and ActBlue. Guests include NYT reporter Glenn Thrush, NYU professor Melissa Murray, former pardon attorney Liz Oyer, and Sen. Adam Schiff, all discussing timelines coinciding with Todd Blanche's role at DOJ and alleged political motivations.

▶ Source: MS NOW