Supreme Court Rejects Trump’s Appeal of E. Jean Carroll $5 Million Verdict
The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear former President Donald Trump’s appeal of a jury verdict finding him liable for sexually abusing and defaming writer E. Jean Carroll in the 1990s, upholding the $5 million award. The high court offered no explanation for its rejection. Trump faces a separate $83.3 million defamation judgment, which he plans to appeal. The decision finalizes the sexual abuse finding, marking a major legal defeat for Trump amid his political comeback.
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Trump and DOJ Ask Supreme Court to Overturn $83.3 Million Defamation Verdict for E. Jean Carroll
President Donald Trump and the Department of Justice separately petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn an $83.3 million defamation verdict in favor of writer E. Jean Carroll. The case stems from statements Trump made in 2019 while president, denying Carroll's claim that he sexually assaulted her in a New York department store dressing room in the mid-1990s. Trump's lawyers argue he has presidential immunity from the defamation claim because the comments were made while he was in office. The DOJ argues it should have been allowed to substitute the U.S. government as the defendant under the Westfall Act, which would have shielded Trump from liability. The petitions come a month after the Supreme Court rejected Trump's appeal of a separate $5 million verdict in a related case, which Carroll has already received with interest.
Trump Demands Return of $5.6 Million Paid to E. Jean Carroll
Donald Trump's legal team has demanded that E. Jean Carroll repay the $5.6 million he was court-mandated to pay her following a jury finding him liable for sexual abuse and defamation. The money was disbursed from a court-controlled escrow account on July 9, 2026, after the Supreme Court refused to hear Trump's appeal in June. Carroll's attorneys filed a legal opposition on Monday night, arguing the judgment is final and that Trump's continued attacks subject Carroll to ongoing harassment, including death threats. The $5.6 million payment stems from a 2023 civil case. Trump also owes Carroll $83.3 million from a separate defamation verdict, which she has not yet received.
Trump Demands Return of $5.6 Million Paid to E. Jean Carroll
Donald Trump's legal team has demanded that E. Jean Carroll repay the $5.6 million he was court-ordered to pay her, following a jury finding him liable for sexual abuse and defamation. The money was disbursed from a court-controlled escrow account on July 9, 2026, after Trump exhausted appeals, including an unsuccessful Supreme Court petition. Carroll's attorneys filed a legal opposition on Monday night, arguing the judgment is final and the payment should end the case. They noted that Trump's continued attacks subject Carroll to ongoing harassment, including death threats. This payment is only part of Trump's total liability; a separate jury awarded Carroll $83.3 million in a related defamation case, which remains unpaid.
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Trump Demands Return of $5.6 Million Paid to E. Jean Carroll
Donald Trump's legal team has demanded that E. Jean Carroll repay the $5.6 million he was court-ordered to pay her, following a jury finding him liable for sexual abuse and defamation. The money was disbursed from a court-controlled escrow account on July 9, 2026, after Trump exhausted appeals, including an unsuccessful Supreme Court petition. Carroll's attorneys filed a legal opposition on July 21, arguing the judgment is final and the payment should end the case. They noted that Trump's continued attacks subject Carroll to ongoing harassment, including death threats. Trump still owes an additional $83.3 million from a separate defamation verdict, which remains unpaid.
US Court Rejects Appeal: Trump Pays $5.6 Million to E. Jean Carroll
US President Donald Trump paid author E. Jean Carroll nearly $5.6 million after losing a civil trial for sexual assault and defamation. The money was transferred to Carroll's law firm on Monday, according to court documents released Tuesday. The amount consists of the original $5 million in damages from 2023 plus interest. The Supreme Court rejected Trump's appeal against the ruling last month. This is the first time Trump has been forced to make a payment in this case. Carroll accused Trump of rape in 2019, which he denied. A jury found Trump liable for sexual abuse and defamation in May 2023, but not for rape. Trump's lawyers said the US population stands behind the president. In total, Carroll has been awarded $88.3 million in damages in recent years, including an $83.3 million judgment from a 2024 trial that Trump is expected to appeal to the Supreme Court.
E. Jean Carroll Receives $5.62 Million Payout from Trump in Sex Abuse and Defamation Case
Writer E. Jean Carroll has received a payout of over $5.6 million from former President Donald Trump, three years after a jury found him liable for sexual abuse and defamation. Carroll’s attorney, Roberta Kaplan, confirmed the payment, stating that a unanimous nine-person jury had held Trump accountable. The case stems from a 1990s incident in a Manhattan department store, where Carroll accused Trump of sexual assault. Trump denied the allegations and was found liable in a civil trial in 2023. The payout includes damages and interest, marking a significant legal conclusion to the high-profile case.
Trump Pays E. Jean Carroll $5.6 Million in Defamation and Assault Case
President Donald Trump paid writer E. Jean Carroll $5,625,005.48 on Monday, July 14, 2026, fulfilling a jury verdict from 2023 that found him liable for sexual assault and defamation. The payment, which includes accrued interest, was disbursed after a federal judge rejected Trump's latest attempt to delay it. Trump had repeatedly challenged the verdict through appeals, which were rejected by an appeals court and the Supreme Court. Judge Lewis A. Kaplan noted Trump 'has been stalling this case for years.' The funds will remain in Carroll's account but cannot be spent while Trump asks the Supreme Court to reconsider. More than $80 million owed to Carroll in a separate case remains in dispute.
E. Jean Carroll receives $5.6M from Trump in sex abuse, defamation case: Court filing
Writer E. Jean Carroll has been paid more than $5.6 million that she was owed as part of a federal civil jury verdict holding President Donald Trump liable for sexual abuse and defamation, according to a court filing on Tuesday. The payment stems from a 2024 jury verdict in Manhattan federal court. Carroll and her attorneys reacted outside the court after the verdict. The article notes this is breaking news and may be updated.
E. Jean Carroll Receives First Payment of $5.6 Million From Trump in Sexual Abuse Defamation Case
E. Jean Carroll has received her first payment of $5,625,000 from Donald Trump via a court-controlled trust, more than three years after a jury found Trump civilly liable for sexually abusing her in 1995. The payment includes $5 million from the original verdict plus $625,000 in interest. Judge Lewis Kaplan ordered the release despite a pending Supreme Court appeal, noting Trump had been stalling for years. Carroll's attorney Roberta Kaplan confirmed receipt of the damages. This payment covers only the first defamation case; Carroll is still owed $83.3 million from a separate 2023 defamation verdict where Trump continued to deny the abuse. The Supreme Court had declined to hear Trump's petition on June 29.
E. Jean Carroll Receives First Payment from Trump in Sexual Abuse Defamation Case
E. Jean Carroll has received her first payment of $5,625,000 from Donald Trump, more than three years after a jury found him civilly liable for sexually abusing and defaming her. The payment, from a court-controlled trust, includes $5 million from the original verdict plus $625,000 in interest. Judge Lewis Kaplan ordered the release despite a pending Supreme Court appeal, noting Trump had been stalling for years. Carroll's attorney Roberta Kaplan confirmed the receipt. This payment covers only the first case; an additional $83.3 million awarded in a separate defamation case remains unpaid. The Supreme Court had declined to hear Trump's petition on June 29, 2026.
E. Jean Carroll Receives First Payment from Trump in Sexual Abuse Defamation Case
E. Jean Carroll has received her first payment of $5,625,000 from Donald Trump, more than three years after a jury found him civilly liable for sexually abusing and defaming her. The payment, issued from a court-controlled trust, includes $5 million from the original verdict plus $625,000 in interest. Judge Lewis Kaplan ordered the disbursement despite a pending appeal from Trump's legal team, noting Trump had been stalling the case for years. The Supreme Court had previously declined to hear Trump's petition on June 29. Carroll's attorney, Roberta Kaplan, confirmed receipt of the damages. However, this payment represents only a fraction of what Trump owes, as a separate jury awarded Carroll $83.3 million in a related defamation case, which remains unpaid.
Courts reject Trump's Hail Mary bids to avoid paying E. Jean Carroll
A U.S. appeals court has rejected former President Donald Trump's latest attempt to delay paying a $5.8 million judgment to writer E. Jean Carroll. The ruling, reported by multiple major news outlets including Politico, The Guardian, and CNN, orders the release of the funds from a court-controlled account. The judgment stems from a jury finding Trump liable for sexual abuse and defamation against Carroll. Trump's legal team had filed emergency motions to halt the payment while appealing the verdict, but the court denied these bids, effectively requiring the payment to proceed. The decision marks a significant legal setback for Trump, who has faced multiple civil and criminal cases since leaving office.
Judge Orders Trump to Pay E. Jean Carroll $5 Million Award
A federal judge in Manhattan, Lewis Kaplan, ordered President Donald Trump to pay writer E. Jean Carroll the $5 million a jury awarded her in 2023 for sexual abuse and defamation. Kaplan stated that Trump has been stalling the case for years and, after the Supreme Court denied his appeal, it is time for him to pay the judgment. Trump's legal team had requested a pause on releasing the $5.8 million held in escrow (including interest) pending a potential Supreme Court reconsideration, but Kaplan denied the request, noting Trump could sue to recover funds if the verdict is overturned. The U.S. 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals also rejected an emergency motion by Trump to prevent the release of the money. Carroll's lawyers argued she has waited over three years for the jury's verdict to be paid and should not wait any longer.
Judge Orders Trump to Pay E. Jean Carroll $5 Million Jury Award
A federal judge in Manhattan, Lewis Kaplan, ordered President Donald Trump to pay writer E. Jean Carroll the $5 million a jury awarded her in 2023 for sexual abuse and defamation. Kaplan denied Trump's request to pause releasing the $5.8 million held in escrow (including interest), stating Trump has stalled the case for years and that it is time for him to pay. The U.S. 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals also rejected an emergency motion by Trump to prevent the release of the money. Trump's legal team called the case a 'Democrat-funded travesty' and a 'Witch Hunt,' while Carroll's lawyers argued she has waited over three years for the verdict to be paid and should not wait longer.
Judge Orders Trump to Pay E. Jean Carroll $5 Million Award
A federal judge in Manhattan, Lewis Kaplan, ordered President Donald Trump to pay writer E. Jean Carroll the $5 million a jury awarded her in 2023 for sexual abuse and defamation. Kaplan stated that Trump has been stalling the case for years and, after the Supreme Court denied his appeal, it is time for him to pay the judgment. Trump's legal team had requested a pause on releasing the $5.8 million held in escrow (including interest) pending a potential Supreme Court reconsideration, but Kaplan denied the request, noting Trump could sue to recover funds if the verdict is overturned. The U.S. 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals also rejected an emergency motion by Trump to prevent the release of the money. Carroll's lawyers argued she has waited over three years for the jury's verdict to be paid and should not wait any longer.
Trump Suffers Third Legal Defeat in E. Jean Carroll Case Within 24 Hours
Donald Trump has suffered a third legal setback in the E. Jean Carroll case within 24 hours. The Second Circuit Court of Appeals denied his emergency motion to suspend a court-ordered payment, shortly after Judge Lewis Kaplan ordered the release of $5 million in court-held funds to Carroll. This follows the Supreme Court's rejection of Trump's appeal earlier in the week. The funds stem from a 2023 civil case where Trump was found liable for sexually assaulting Carroll in 1995. Judge Kaplan noted Trump has been stalling for years and ordered him to 'do equity' and pay. Carroll is also owed $83.3 million from a separate defamation case, which she has not yet received. Her attorney has requested an expedited payment schedule including interest.
Trump Suffers Third Legal Defeat in E. Jean Carroll Case Within 24 Hours
Donald Trump suffered a third legal defeat in the E. Jean Carroll case within 24 hours. The Second Circuit Court of Appeals denied his emergency motion to suspend a court-ordered payment, shortly after Judge Lewis Kaplan ordered the release of $5 million in court-held funds to Carroll. This follows the Supreme Court's rejection of Trump's appeal earlier in the week. Trump was found civilly liable for sexually assaulting Carroll in 1995. Judge Kaplan noted Trump has been stalling the case for years and ordered him to pay the judgment. Carroll also won an $83.3 million defamation verdict against Trump, which remains unpaid. Her attorney has requested an expedited payment schedule including interest.
Trump Suffers Third Legal Defeat in E. Jean Carroll Case Within 24 Hours
Donald Trump has suffered a third legal setback in the E. Jean Carroll case within 24 hours. The Second Circuit Court of Appeals denied Trump's emergency motion to suspend a court-ordered payment, shortly after Judge Lewis Kaplan ordered the release of $5 million in court-held funds to Carroll. This follows the Supreme Court's rejection of Trump's appeal earlier in the week. The funds relate to a 2023 civil case where Trump was found liable for sexually assaulting Carroll in 1995. Judge Kaplan noted Trump has been stalling for years and ordered him to 'do equity' and pay the judgment. Carroll is still awaiting payment from a separate $83.3 million defamation award against Trump.
Judge Orders $5.8 Million Paid to E. Jean Carroll in Trump Sex Abuse and Defamation Case
A federal judge has ordered that $5.8 million be paid to writer E. Jean Carroll in connection with her successful sex abuse and defamation lawsuit against former President Donald Trump. The ruling follows a jury verdict finding Trump liable for sexual abuse and defamation. Trump's legal team had sought to delay the payment while appealing the verdict, but an appeals court rejected that bid. The payment includes $5 million in damages previously awarded, plus additional amounts. Trump has continued to deny the allegations and has asked the judge not to order the release of the funds. The case represents a significant legal and financial setback for Trump, who faces multiple other legal challenges.
Judge Orders Release of $5.8 Million Trump Owes E. Jean Carroll
A federal judge, District Judge Lewis Kaplan, ordered the release of $5.8 million to writer E. Jean Carroll, three years after a jury awarded her damages for harm caused by former President Donald Trump. The funds had been held in an escrow account while Trump appealed the verdict that found him liable for defamation and sexual abuse. The ruling ensures Carroll will finally receive the payment, marking a significant step in the long-running legal battle between the two.