Trump pays roughly $5.6 million in damages to E. Jean Carroll after civil verdict
TL;DR
Donald Trump has paid about $5.6 million in damages to writer E. Jean Carroll, finalizing a civil verdict that found him liable for sexual abuse and defaming her. The payout includes interest accrued during the appeals process and came after a judge ordered payment despite Trump’s bid to delay so he could pursue Supreme Court review. Funds were held in a court-controlled account during the appeals period.
- Trump pays writer E Jean Carroll $5m in damages over sexual abuse and defamation BBC
- E. Jean Carroll Receives $5.6 Million Payment From Trump in Civil Case The New York Times
- E. Jean Carroll receives $5.62 million sex abuse, defamation payment from Trump after yearslong wait CBS News
- E Jean Carroll receives $5.6m owed by Trump after court releases damages The Guardian
- Courts reject Trump's Hail Mary bids to avoid paying E. Jean Carroll Politico
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