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Judge Denies Trump's Request to Delay Payment to E. Jean Carroll. On Jan. 26, Judge Lewis A. Kaplan ordered Donald Trump to pay writer E. Jean Carroll $83.3 million for ruining her credibility by calling her a liar after she accused him of sexual assault. The judgement, which included a $65 million punitive award, was challenged by Trump's lawyers who claim there is a "strong probability" that the amount will be decreased or eliminated. On March 7, Kaplan said that he won't postpone deadlines for posting a bond that would guarantee payment to Carroll if the judgement stands after appeals, NPR reports. The judge went on to say that any financial harm Trump incurs is a result of his slow response to the verdict made in January. Trump's lawyers didn't seek to delay the date in which the bond must be posted until 25 day later, Kaplan said. "Mr. Trump's current situation is a result of his own dilatory actions." "Nor has Mr. Trump made any showing of what expenses he might incur if required to post a bond or other security, on what terms (if any) he could obtain a conventional bond or post cash or other assets to secure payment of the judgment, or any other circumstances relevant to the situation.", Judge Lewis A. Kaplan, via written order. The judgement will be final on March 11. Meanwhile, Trump has also been ordered by Judge Arthur Engoron to pay $355 million in penalties for civil fraud. THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT