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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 17, 2026Miami-Dade

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

The Supreme Court 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 $5 million judgment awarded to Carroll by a lower court.

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Why It Matters

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

Key Facts

  • The Supreme Court declined to hear Donald Trump's appeal regarding a $5 million jury verdict.
  • The jury previously found Donald Trump liable for sexually abusing E. Jean Carroll.
  • The jury also found Donald Trump liable for defaming E. Jean Carroll.
  • The alleged incident occurred at a New York City department store in the mid-1990s.
  • The $5 million judgment remains in effect following the court's refusal to intervene.

Who's Mentioned

locationBergdorf Goodman“The location where the alleged incident occurred.”personE. Jean Carroll“The plaintiff who won the civil judgments.”organizationSupreme Court“The judicial body that denied the petition.”personDonald Trump“The former president and defendant in the civil cases.”