Trump Carroll Payout

A court says Trump must pay E. Jean Carroll damages as his appeals continue.

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Updated Jul 8, 8:02pm ET

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U.S. District Judge Lewis Kaplan ordered the release of $5.8 million in court-held funds to writer E. Jean Carroll, clearing payment of the 2023 civil judgment against President Donald Trump. The sum reflects a $5 million jury award plus interest, deposited after jurors found Trump liable for sexually abusing Carroll in 1996 and defaming her when he denied her allegation. The Supreme Court declined on June 29 to hear Trump’s appeal of that judgment. Trump’s lawyers asked courts to block the disbursement while they pursue further appeals.

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Trump is using appeals, delays, and frivolous litigation to avoid paying E. Jean Carroll the damages courts say he owes. After the jury verdict and failed challenges, he should be required to finally pay the amount due, which has grown to about $5.8 million.

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