Judge orders Trump's $5m damages be released to E Jean Carroll
A federal judge has ordered the release of $5 million in damages to E. Jean Carroll, which Donald Trump had deposited into a court-controlled account. The payment follows a civil jury verdict finding Trump liable for sexual abuse and defamation, despite his ongoing efforts to appeal the decision.
Why it matters
This marks a significant enforcement of a civil judgment against a former president, highlighting the intersection of legal accountability and high-profile political figures.
Image source, Getty Images By Madeline Halpert Published 8 July 2026, 18:47 BST Updated 11 minutes ago A judge has ordered that writer E Jean Carroll be paid the more than $5m (£3.7m) US President Donald Trump owes her after he was found liable for sexually abusing and defaming her in a civil case three years ago.
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