E. Jean Carroll won an $83 million defamation verdict against Donald Trump. Carroll sees it as a victory for women's rights. Legal experts believe Trump's confrontational courtroom conduct and disregard for the judge likely turned the jury further against him. The substantial damages awarded indicate the jury sought to hold Trump accountable. Trump has vowed to appeal but faces an uphill battle to overturn or delay paying. The case has also become intertwined with his bid to reclaim the presidency in 2024.