A federal judge ruled on July 8, 2026, that E. Jean Carroll can collect $5.8 million that has been held in escrow since a jury determined that former President Donald Trump sexually abused and defamed her. Following the ruling, Trump's legal team filed an appeal to prevent the payment.
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Federal judge rules E. Jean Carroll to receive $5.8 million from Trump case
E. Jean Carroll has been authorized by a federal judge to receive $5.8 million related to her case against former President Donald Trump, which involved findings of sexual abuse and defamation. Trump's lawyers have appealed the decision.
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Judge orders E. Jean Carroll be paid $5.8M in Trump sex abuse and defamation case
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