Trump Ordered to Pay $5.8 Million to E. Jean Carroll Victim

WHO:

Alternet - President Donald Trump, E. Jean Carroll, Judge Lewis A. Kaplan

NBC News - E. Jean Carroll, President Donald Trump

WHAT:

NBC News - A federal judge ruled that E. Jean Carroll should immediately receive the $5.8 million awarded to her after a jury found President Trump liable for sexually abusing her in 1996 and later defaming her when he denied her allegations.

ABC News - The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear Trump's appeal last month regarding the $5 million judgment in favor of Carroll.

Fox News - Trump's lawyers filed a rehearing petition after the Supreme Court rejected his appeal of the civil judgment.

DW.com - Judge Lewis Kaplan stated, "Defendant has been stalling this case for years," and emphasized it was time for Trump to "do equity" and pay the judgment.

DW.com - The U.S. Supreme Court refused to hear Trump's appeal against the original verdict in 2023, which ordered him to pay $2 million for sexual assault and $3 million for defamatory statements.

DW.com - The remaining $800,000 of the $5.8 million payment is attributed to interest accrued.

DW.com - Trump's lawyers claimed the verdict was part of a political conspiracy, stating, "The American people stand with President Trump as they demand an immediate end to all of the Witch Hunts, including the Democrat-funded travesty of the Carroll Hoaxes."

DW.com - A judge of the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals rejected Trump's request to stop the money from being transferred, stating, "Carroll has waited more than three years for a jury's verdict to be paid. She should not have to wait any longer."

Alternet - Judge Lewis A. Kaplan ordered that the $5.8 million payment to E. Jean Carroll includes interest that has accrued since the jury's verdict.

NBC News - The judge ruled that E. Jean Carroll should immediately receive the $5.8 million awarded to her after a jury found Trump liable for sexual abuse and defamation.

TMZ - Trump is appealing to stop the payment of the $5.8 million to E. Jean Carroll.

Alternet - Judge Lewis A. Kaplan ordered that both the $5 million judgment and attorneys' fees for E. Jean Carroll be paid out, along with accrued interest.

Alternet - The court docket indicates that the Clerk is directed to disburse the post-judgment interest to the IOLTA account of Kaplan Martin LLP on behalf of E. Jean Carroll.

Alternet - Trump claimed he made his comments about Carroll in 2019 while he was president, arguing that he should not be charged due to presidential immunity.

NBC News - A federal judge ruled that E. Jean Carroll can receive the $5.8 million awarded to her after a jury found that Trump sexually abused her in 1996 and later defamed her when he denied her allegations.

TMZ - Judge Lewis A. Kaplan issued an order that E. Jean Carroll is to be paid $5.8 million, which includes interest that has accrued since the jury's verdict.

Alternet - The first Carroll case involves a much larger judgment totaling $83.3 million.

Alternet - Trump claimed during a deposition that he could not have assaulted Carroll because she was "not my type" and referred to the situation as a "con job."

Alternet - During the deposition, Trump misidentified Carroll, stating, "It's Marla, yeah. That's my wife," referring to his ex-wife Marla Maples.

Alternet - Judge Kaplan ordered the disbursement of the $5.8 million payment to E. Jean Carroll, which includes accrued interest since the jury's verdict.

TMZ - Trump is appealing to stop the payment of the $5.8 million to E. Jean Carroll.

Alternet - Judge Kaplan ordered Trump to pay E. Jean Carroll $5.8 million after a jury found him liable for sexual abuse and defamation.

NBC News - The payment includes interest that has accrued since the jury's verdict.

ABC News - The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear Trump's appeal regarding the $5 million judgment in favor of Carroll.

Fox News - Trump's lawyers filed a rehearing petition after the Supreme Court rejected his appeal of the civil judgment.

WHERE:

Alternet - The ruling was issued in a federal court.

WHEN:

NBC News - The jury found that Trump sexually abused Carroll in 1996.

ABC News - The Supreme Court declined to hear Trump's appeal last month.

WHY:

DW.com - The judge stated, "Defendant has been stalling this case for years," emphasizing it was time for Trump to "do equity" and pay the judgment.

Alternet - The court's decision followed the jury's ruling against Trump, which found him liable for defaming Carroll by claiming she was lying about her sexual assault allegations.

HOW:

Alternet - The court docket indicates that Judge Kaplan directed the Clerk to disburse the post-judgment interest to the IOLTA account of Kaplan Martin LLP on behalf of E. Jean Carroll.

Alternet - Trump had deposited funds with the court to be held during the appeal process, which included the $5 million judgment and attorneys' fees for Carroll.

(UPDATED July 9, 2026 13:52 UTC)

A federal judge has ordered that E. Jean Carroll should receive the $5.8 million awarded to her after a jury found President Trump liable for sexually abusing her in 1996 and later defaming her. This ruling comes after the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear Trump's appeal regarding a separate $5 million judgment in favor of Carroll, prompting Trump's lawyers to file a rehearing petition. The judge emphasized that it was time for Trump to "do equity" and pay the judgment, directing the Clerk to disburse the post-judgment interest to Carroll's legal team.

(UPDATED July 9, 2026 11:51 UTC)

A judge has ordered President Trump to pay a total of $5.8 million, which includes a $2 million judgment for sexual assault and $3 million for defamatory statements, as the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear his appeal against the original verdict. The judge emphasized that it was time for Trump to "do equity" and pay the judgment, while also noting that the remaining $800,000 is due to interest accrued over time. Trump's lawyers continue to assert that the verdict is part of a political conspiracy, claiming that the American people support him in demanding an end to what they call the "Witch Hunts."

(UPDATED July 9, 2026 08:07 UTC)

A judge has ordered that E. Jean Carroll will receive the full $5.8 million awarded to her, including interest that has accrued since the jury's verdict, following a ruling that found Trump liable for sexual abuse and defamation. This payment is to be made immediately, as determined by Judge Lewis A. Kaplan. However, Trump is currently appealing to halt the payment of this amount.

(UPDATED July 9, 2026 02:49 UTC)

A judge has ordered that President Trump pay a $5 million judgment along with attorneys' fees to E. Jean Carroll, including accrued interest. The court has directed the Clerk to disburse the post-judgment interest to the IOLTA account of Kaplan Martin LLP on Carroll's behalf. Trump has argued that his comments about Carroll, made in 2019 while he was president, should not result in charges against him due to presidential immunity.

(UPDATED July 8, 2026 22:18 UTC)

A federal judge has ruled that E. Jean Carroll can receive the $5.8 million awarded to her after a jury found that Trump sexually abused her in 1996 and later defamed her by denying her allegations. Judge Lewis A. Kaplan issued an order for Carroll to be paid this amount, which includes interest that has accrued since the jury's verdict. This decision marks a significant development in Carroll's legal battle against Trump.

(UPDATED July 8, 2026 21:19 UTC)

In a significant development, the first Carroll case has resulted in a judgment of $83.3 million against Trump. During a deposition, Trump claimed he could not have assaulted Carroll because she was "not my type," and he described the situation as a "con job." Additionally, Trump misidentified Carroll during the deposition, mistakenly referring to her as his ex-wife Marla Maples.

(UPDATED July 8, 2026 20:23 UTC)

A judge has ordered the disbursement of a $5.8 million payment to E. Jean Carroll, which includes accrued interest since the jury's verdict. The court docket shows that Judge Kaplan directed the Clerk to send the funds to the IOLTA account of Kaplan Martin LLP for Carroll. Meanwhile, Trump is appealing to stop this payment from being made.

(UPDATED July 8, 2026 19:24 UTC)

A federal court has ordered Trump to pay E. Jean Carroll $5.8 million after a jury found him liable for sexual abuse and defamation, with the amount including interest that has accrued since the verdict. The U.S. Supreme Court recently declined to hear Trump's appeal regarding a previous $5 million judgment in favor of Carroll, prompting his lawyers to file a rehearing petition. This ruling follows the jury's determination that Trump sexually abused Carroll in 1996 and defamed her by claiming she was lying about her allegations.