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

E. Jean Carroll Defamation Judgment Appeal·Updated July 8, 2026

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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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