E. Jean Carroll Secures $5.6M from Trump Verdict
By John Nada·Jul 14, 2026·3 min read
E. Jean Carroll received $5.6M from Trump after a civil jury's verdict. Legal battles reveal complexities of high-profile cases.
E. Jean Carroll has received more than $5.6 million from Donald Trump.
This payment marks the culmination of a federal civil jury's verdict that found the former president liable for sexual abuse and defamation, CNBC Business reported. According to a court filing, the total amount settled was $5,625,005.48, which includes the $5 million in damages awarded in May 2023, plus interest accrued over three years. The funds were disbursed to Carroll's attorney's law firm on July 9.
"The Eagle has landed," Carroll declared in a social media post, celebrating the legal victory. Her attorney, Roberta Kaplan, highlighted the persistence required to secure the payment, noting Trump's numerous attempts to delay the case. Indeed, a federal judge had just recently mandated the payment, dismissing Trump's last-minute efforts to avoid it. A U.S. appeals court also denied Trump's bid to block Carroll from collecting the funds.
Carroll's allegations against Trump date back to the 1990s, when she accused him of sexual assault in a Manhattan department store. Trump subsequently defamed her in 2019 after she went public. Despite his ongoing denials and appeals, a Manhattan jury further cemented Trump's liability in January 2024, ordering him to pay an additional $83.3 million in damages. While the U.S. Supreme Court has already refused to hear Trump's appeal on the sexual abuse and defamation ruling, he continues to challenge the civil defamation verdict.
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The legal journey has been a protracted battle, reflecting the complexities involved in high-profile cases. Carroll's initial allegations were met with significant resistance, as Trump consistently denied the claims and engaged in a series of legal maneuvers to stave off accountability. His legal team pursued numerous appeals, attempting to overturn the verdicts, but these efforts have largely been unsuccessful.
Federal Judge Lewis Kaplan played a pivotal role in ensuring that the jury's decision was upheld. One day before the money was disbursed, he ordered Trump to fulfill the payment obligations, rejecting attempts to further delay the process. The timing was crucial as the U.S. appeals court in New York swiftly moved to deny Trump's request to block Carroll from accessing the funds, which he had deposited more than three years earlier.
The public and media attention surrounding this case highlight the broader implications for legal accountability among prominent figures. The financial repercussions for Trump are considerable, with the $5.6 million payment representing just a portion of the total damages awarded. The additional $83.3 million ordered by a jury in 2024 underscores the potential for significant financial liability in civil lawsuits.
As Carroll and her legal team celebrate this milestone, the case continues to resonate in public discourse, reflecting ongoing debates about justice and accountability for those in positions of power. With Trump's continued legal challenges, the saga exemplifies the enduring complexities of navigating the legal system in high-profile cases.