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NewsWFLA News Channel 8August 17, 2026Hillsborough

Supreme Court declines to hear appeal of $5 million E. Jean Carroll verdict against Donald Trump

The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected an appeal from Donald Trump to overturn a jury verdict that found him liable for sexually abusing and defaming writer E. Jean Carroll. This decision leaves in place the lower court ruling and the $5 million judgment awarded to the plaintiff.

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Why It Matters

The court's refusal to hear the case finalizes the legal outcome regarding the $5 million liability judgment against the former president.

Key Facts

  • The Supreme Court declined to hear Donald Trump's appeal regarding a civil jury verdict.
  • The jury previously found Donald Trump liable for sexually abusing E. Jean Carroll.
  • The jury found Donald Trump liable for defaming E. Jean Carroll.
  • The total judgment amount awarded to E. Jean Carroll is $5 million.
  • The underlying incident occurred at a New York City department store in the mid-1990s.
  • The Supreme Court's action on Monday effectively ends this specific appeal process.

Who's Mentioned

personDonald Trump“The former president and defendant in the civil cases.”locationBergdorf Goodman“The site of the alleged incident in the mid-1990s.”locationNew York City“The location where the incident occurred.”personE. Jean Carroll“The plaintiff who won the civil judgments.”organizationSupreme Court“The judicial body that denied the petition.”