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NewsWFLA News TampaAugust 17, 2026Hillsborough

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

The Supreme Court rejected an appeal from Donald Trump to overturn a jury verdict that found him liable for sexual abuse and defamation against E. Jean Carroll. The court's decision leaves in place the $5 million judgment awarded to Carroll regarding an incident in a New York City department store in the mid-1990s.

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Why It Matters

The court's refusal to hear the case finalizes the legal outcome of this specific civil judgment, requiring the payment of $5 million in damages to E. Jean Carroll.

Key Facts

  • The Supreme Court declined to hear Donald Trump's appeal regarding a civil jury verdict.
  • The jury verdict found Donald Trump liable for sexually abusing E. Jean Carroll.
  • The jury verdict found Donald Trump liable for defaming E. Jean Carroll.
  • The total damages awarded in the case amount to $5 million.
  • The incident in question occurred at a New York City department store in the mid-1990s.

Who's Mentioned

personDonald Trump“Former President and defendant in the civil case”locationBergdorf Goodman“Site of the alleged incident in New York City”locationNew York City“The location of the department store where the incident occurred.”personE. Jean Carroll“Plaintiff and advice columnist”organizationSupreme Court“The judicial body that denied the petition”