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NewsWSVN 7 News MiamiAugust 17, 2026Miami-Dade

Supreme Court denies Donald Trump's request to reconsider $5 million E. Jean Carroll verdict

The Supreme Court rejected Donald Trump's petition to reconsider its previous refusal to hear an appeal regarding a $5 million jury verdict for sexual abuse and defamation against E. Jean Carroll. This decision maintains the finality of the initial judgment, which Trump has already paid.

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Why It Matters

The court's refusal to hear the appeal confirms the standing of the $5 million judgment against a former president, while a separate appeal regarding an $83 million verdict remains pending.

Key Facts

  • The Supreme Court denied Donald Trump's request to reconsider its refusal to hear an appeal of a $5 million jury verdict.
  • The $5 million verdict relates to findings of sexual abuse and defamation against E. Jean Carroll.
  • Donald Trump has already paid the $5 million judgment.
  • A separate appeal regarding an $83 million verdict is currently pending before the Supreme Court.
  • The $83 million appeal involves arguments regarding presidential immunity for comments made in 2019.
  • The original incident occurred in a Bergdorf Goodman dressing room in the mid-1990s.
  • A jury found Trump liable for defamation in 2022 after he denied the allegations.

Who's Mentioned

locationBergdorf Goodman“The site of the alleged incident.”personE. Jean Carroll“The plaintiff in the civil cases.”organizationSupreme Court“The judicial body that denied the petition.”personDonald Trump“The defendant in the civil cases.”