E. Jean Carroll receives $5.6M from Trump in sex abuse, defamation case: Court filing

Writer E. Jean Carroll has received over $5.6 million from Donald Trump following a federal jury verdict that found him liable for sexual abuse and defamation. The payment includes the original damages awarded in 2023 plus accrued interest.
Why it matters
This represents a significant legal and financial outcome in a high-profile case involving a former U.S. President.
Writer E. Jean Carroll has been paid more than $5.6 million that she was owed as part of a federal civil jury verdict holding President Donald Trump liable for sexual abuse and defamation, a court filing showed Tuesday.
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