Published：Jun 29, 13:31Last updated：Jul 1, 12:15

Trump Ordered to Pay $5 Million as Supreme Court Rejects Appeal in Carroll Case

Jun. 29, 2026 13:31

The US Supreme Court upheld a jury's verdict that Donald Trump sexually abused and defamed writer E. Jean Carroll, allowing her to collect a $5 million award. The decision was made on June 29, 2026, and leaves Trump liable for the damages.

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Jul. 1, 2026 09:23

E. Jean Carroll requested a judge to enforce a $5 million payment from Donald Trump following a jury verdict that found him liable for sexual abuse in the 1990s. The demand was made on July 1, 2026, after a Supreme Court decision upheld the ruling.

Jul. 1, 2026 12:15

E Jean Carroll has requested a judge to mandate Donald Trump to pay her $5m following a jury verdict that found him liable for sexual abuse and defamation. The move comes after the US Supreme Court refused to hear Trump’s appeal. Carroll’s lawyers filed the request in a federal court in Manhattan on 1 July 2026.

The US Supreme Court has rejected former President Donald Trump's appeal to overturn a $5 million verdict in the sexual abuse and defamation case brought by writer E. Jean Carroll. The June 29, 2026 decision leaves Trump liable for damages awarded by a federal jury in New York. Following the ruling, Carroll has sought enforcement of the payment, requesting a judge to mandate Trump to pay the full amount. Bloomberg+4

🏛️ Legal Verdict Upheld

The Supreme Court declined to hear Trump's appeal, letting stand the jury's finding that he sexually abused Carroll at a New York department store and later defamed her. The ruling marks the end of Trump's legal challenges in this case, with no further appeals possible. CBC News+2

💰 Financial Consequences

Trump must now pay the full $5 million judgment to Carroll. The amount covers compensatory and punitive damages for both the sexual abuse and subsequent defamation. Carroll has also sought an additional $5.8 million, further escalating the financial implications for Trump. The New York Times+3

⚖️ Trump's Reaction

Following the decision, Trump called it a "Fake Case" and vowed to continue fighting, despite having exhausted his legal appeals. He has repeatedly denied Carroll's allegations and challenged the verdict through multiple court levels. The Independent+1

📜 Case Background

The original 2023 jury verdict found Trump liable for sexually abusing Carroll in the 1990s and defaming her when he denied her allegations. The Supreme Court's refusal to intervene confirms the lower courts' rulings, ending this chapter of the long-running legal battle. Reuters+2

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