Supreme Court Dismisses Trump's Appeal in Carroll Defamation Case
WHO:
ABC News - President Trump is involved in the case against E. Jean Carroll.
Deadline - E. Jean Carroll is the writer who brought the defamation case against Trump.
WHAT:
Alternet - Trump stated on his Truth Social platform, “Surprisingly, the Supreme Court declined to 'review' a Fake Case brought against me by a woman I never met... I will continue the fight against this Weaponization and Lawfare Case against me, including the ridiculous claim of Defamation, with all of my power and strength."
Alternet - Trump also owes Carroll a larger amount, $83.3 million, from a separate civil judgement.
ABC News - Carroll's lawyer stated, “Today’s ruling ends [Trump’s] quest to avoid accountability for his actions.”
Fox News - Trump stated he will "continue the fight" after the Supreme Court declined to review the Carroll abuse verdict.
ABC News - The Supreme Court's decision means President Trump will have to pay E. Jean Carroll the $5 million in damages awarded by the jury.
Deadline - The Supreme Court declined to take up Trump's appeal of a $5 million jury judgment against him in writer E. Jean Carroll's claim that he sexually abused and defamed her.
BBC News - The decision means the US president will now have to pay her the $5 million in damages she'd been awarded.
NBC News - The Supreme Court rejected Trump's attempt to overturn the jury's finding that he sexually assaulted and defamed Carroll.
Deadline - The Supreme Court's decision means President Trump will have to pay E. Jean Carroll the $5 million in damages awarded by the jury.
Boston.com - The second defamation trial awarded Carroll approximately $83.3 million in damages, which is currently under appeal by Trump.
ABC News - The Supreme Court has denied President Trump's appeal of a $5 million jury finding in the defamation case.
NY Post - President Trump will have to pay $5 million to E. Jean Carroll.
Deadline - The Supreme Court declined to take up Trump's appeal of a $5 million jury judgment against him.
BBC News - The decision means Trump will have to pay Carroll the $5 million in damages.
Boston.com - A jury awarded Carroll an additional $83.3 million after a second defamation trial, which Trump is appealing.
CBS News Politics - A unanimous federal jury found that a preponderance of evidence supported Carroll's claim that Trump sexually abused her.
NBC News - The Supreme Court rejected Trump's attempt to overturn the jury's finding that he sexually assaulted and defamed Carroll.
HOW:
CBS News Politics - The jury's finding was based on a preponderance of evidence supporting Carroll's claims.
(UPDATED June 30, 2026 13:32 UTC)
Trump took to his Truth Social platform to express his surprise at the Supreme Court's decision not to review a case he describes as fake, asserting that he will continue to fight against what he calls the weaponization of law against him. He also mentioned the ongoing defamation claim, emphasizing his commitment to defend himself with all his power and strength. Additionally, Trump owes E. Jean Carroll a substantial amount of $83.3 million from a separate civil judgment.
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(UPDATED June 30, 2026 04:18 UTC)
A significant ruling has been made regarding Trump, as Carroll's lawyer announced that this decision puts an end to his efforts to evade accountability for his actions. This statement was made at 16:16 UTC by ABC News. The implications of this ruling are expected to resonate widely in the ongoing legal discussions surrounding Trump.
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(UPDATED June 29, 2026 21:20 UTC)
Trump announced that he will "continue the fight" following the Supreme Court's decision not to review the Carroll abuse verdict. This statement was made during an interview with Fox News. The Supreme Court's choice leaves the previous ruling intact, allowing Trump to pursue further actions.
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(UPDATED June 29, 2026 19:30 UTC)
The Supreme Court has declined to hear President Trump's appeal regarding a $5 million jury judgment in the case brought by writer E. Jean Carroll, who accused him of sexual abuse and defamation. As a result of this decision, Trump is now required to pay Carroll the damages awarded by the jury. This ruling confirms the court's rejection of Trump's attempt to overturn the jury's finding against him.
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(UPDATED June 29, 2026 17:47 UTC)
The Supreme Court's decision means that President Trump will have to pay E. Jean Carroll the $5 million in damages awarded by the jury. In a separate case, the second defamation trial awarded Carroll approximately $83.3 million in damages, which is currently under appeal by Trump. These developments mark significant legal challenges for the former president as he navigates the ongoing litigation.
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(UPDATED June 29, 2026 16:16 UTC)
The Supreme Court has denied President Trump's appeal regarding a jury's finding in the defamation case brought by writer E. Jean Carroll, meaning he will have to pay her $5 million in damages. This unanimous federal jury found sufficient evidence to support Carroll's claims that Trump sexually abused and defamed her, and he is also appealing an additional $83.3 million awarded to her after a second trial. The court's decision to reject Trump's appeal confirms the jury's judgment against him.