E. Jean Carroll Receives $5.6 Million from Donald Trump Following Supreme Court Decision

E. Jean Carroll has successfully received more than $5.6 million from Donald Trump after the Supreme Court declined to hear his appeal in their long-standing legal dispute. This payment follows a jury's finding of Trump's liability for sexual abuse and defamation. Despite the payment, Trump's legal team continues to fight the ruling, seeking to reverse the decision. Carroll plans to use the funds for her retirement while keeping them in an interest-bearing account until the Supreme Court formally denies Trump's rehearing petition. This case has seen multiple trials and significant public statements from both parties, highlighting the ongoing complexities of their legal confrontation.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jul 14, 2026, 22:48 IST

Major Legal Development in Carroll vs. Trump Case

E. Jean Carroll has officially been awarded over $5.6 million from former US President Donald Trump after the Supreme Court opted not to review his appeal in the ongoing sexual abuse and defamation lawsuit. This payment, amounting to $5,625,005.48, includes the original damages and accrued interest, and was authorized by US District Judge Lewis Kaplan. The transaction was confirmed in a court document filed on Tuesday.

Supreme Court's Decision Paves the Way for Payment

This payment follows a federal jury's determination three years ago that Trump was liable for sexually abusing and defaming Carroll, a former magazine writer. Trump attempted to prevent the transfer, arguing that the funds should remain in a court-controlled account while he sought a Supreme Court review of the case. However, the Supreme Court has not acted on his request, which is typically uncommon.

Trump's Ongoing Legal Battle

Even with the payment finalized, Trump's legal team is still working to overturn the ruling. Recently, his attorneys requested a federal appeals court to pause the transfer and potentially return the funds to court custody during the appeal process. The appeals court had previously denied Trump's emergency stay request and has yet to make a decision on the latest motion.

Carroll's Plans for the Award

In a recent court filing, Carroll's legal representatives indicated that she plans to use the funds for her retirement but will initially deposit the award into an interest-bearing account until the Supreme Court formally denies Trump's petition for a rehearing. They also confirmed that no legal fees will be deducted from the damages, despite the case being handled on a contingency basis. Attorney Roberta Kaplan stated, "Three years ago, a unanimous nine-person jury found President Trump liable for sexually assaulting and defaming E. Jean Carroll. Today, we are pleased to report that she has received the damages payment the jury awarded her."

Case Background

Carroll accused Trump of sexually assaulting her in a New York department store during the mid-1990s. Trump has consistently denied these allegations, claiming that Carroll fabricated her story. In the initial civil trial, a jury found Trump liable for sexual abuse and defamation, awarding Carroll $5 million in damages. Following that verdict, Trump made further public comments during a CNN town hall, labeling Carroll a "whack job" and dismissing her claims as a "fake story." Carroll subsequently expanded her earlier defamation lawsuit to include these remarks. In a second trial, which Trump attended and briefly testified in, another jury ruled that his 2019 statements were defamatory, awarding Carroll $83 million in damages. Trump is also seeking Supreme Court review of this larger judgment, arguing for presidential immunity, with his petition expected later this month.