Trump Pays E. Jean Carroll $5.6 Million After Supreme Court Rejects Appeal

E. Jean Carroll Defamation Judgment Appeal·Latest event July 15, 2026

Jul 14

Trump Pays E. Jean Carroll $5.6 Million After Supreme Court Rejects Appeal

The transfer of more than $5.6 million to E. Jean Carroll satisfies a 2023 judgment for sexual abuse and defamation. This follows a Supreme Court decision not to hear his appeal of the case. The payment concludes a years-long wait for the writer after a jury found Trump liable for sexual assault and defamation. The final sum includes damages and interest accumulated since the original verdict. Although this case is resolved, Trump still faces a much larger payout from a separate 83.3 million dollar defamation judgment.

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Jul 8

Federal Judge Authorizes Release of $5.8 Million to E. Jean Carroll Following Failed Trump Appeals

A federal judge has authorized the immediate release of $5.8 million to E. Jean Carroll, concluding a phase of the legal battle over her defamation and sexual abuse claims against Donald Trump. The funds, which were held in an escrow account, include the original judgment and accrued interest. The judge issued the order despite Trump's request for a rehearing from the Supreme Court following his failed appeals. The court's action follows a civil trial where a jury found Trump liable for sexual abuse. Although the former president attempted to block the payout while pursuing further legal challenges, the judge ruled that Carroll is entitled to the full $5.8 million award now. This payment settles the financial obligation from the first of two major defamation cases involving the two parties.

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Jul 8

Judge Orders Release of $5.8 Million to E. Jean Carroll as Trump Seeks Supreme Court Rehearing

Donald Trump filed a petition asking the Supreme Court to rehear his appeal of a $5 million civil judgment for sexual abuse and defamation. His legal team also moved to block the disbursement of $5.8 million held in escrow, arguing that E. Jean Carroll should not receive the money until the legal process is complete. Trump's lawyers cited his opposition to the verdict as grounds to stop the transfer. A federal judge denied the request for a stay and ordered the release of the funds to Carroll. The ruling comes as Trump continues to seek a delay while the Supreme Court considers his latest request for a reconsideration of the case.

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E. Jean Carroll receives $5.62 million payment from Trump in sex abuse and defamation case after yearslong wait

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Trump's Long Fight With E. Jean Carroll Just Took Another Turn

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Trump forks over $5.6M to E. Jean Carroll in sex-assault case -- as much heftier payout looms

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E. Jean Carroll receives $5.62 million sex abuse, defamation payment from Trump after yearslong wait

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E. Jean Carroll has been paid $5.8 million, three years after Trump sex abuse and defamation verdict

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