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Supreme Court rejects Trump Carroll appeal
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The gist
Supreme Court rejected Trump's appeal of $5 million Carroll verdict. The ruling leaves intact the jury's 2023 sexual abuse and defamation judgment.
Background
The case stems from E. Jean Carroll's allegation that Donald Trump sexually assaulted her in a Manhattan department store dressing room in the 1990s. A 2023 civil jury found Trump liable for sexual abuse and defamation, awarding $5 million. Trump has denied the allegations and has been fighting the verdict through appeals.
How it unfolded
- 2023A federal jury in New York found Trump liable for sexual abuse and defamation, awarding Carroll $5 million in damages.
- Jun 2026The Supreme Court declined Trump's initial appeal of the verdict.
- Jul 2026Trump paid Carroll more than $5.6 million, including interest, after the court's denial.
- Aug 17, 2026The Supreme Court rejected Trump's request for a rehearing, formally declining to reconsider its earlier decision.
Who’s saying what
- Trump's legal team
- They called the case a 'Democrat-funded travesty of the Carroll hoaxes' and said Trump will keep winning against 'liberal lawfare.'
- Carroll's attorney
- Roberta Kaplan said they are pleased the Supreme Court declined again, noting the jury's unanimous verdict stands.