“Since the findings of the first trial were not allowed to be disputed, the second trial would need to be reheard.”
No, that’s not how it works. The applicable legal principle is called collateral estoppel. At the first trial, Trump had a full opportunity to dispute Carroll’s allegations. He doesn’t get a second bite at the apple. The jury at the second trial was instructed that the findings of the first jury (i.e., Trump did commit sexual assault) were binding.
Freepers don’t like it but that decision by Judge Kaplan was CORRECT on the law. An appeal on that basis will fail.
Trump’s best argument on appeal is that the huge verdict at the second trial was excessive and should be reduced. He’ll still owe Carroll millions but, he can hope, a lot less than he owes now. The judgments won’t be wiped out entirely.
The appeals on the first case will affect the results of the second.