Trump pays $5.6 million in damages to E. Jean Carroll

Donald Trump has paid $5.6 million in damages to author E. Jean Carroll, fulfilling a judgment from a 2023 civil trial. The payment, confirmed by Carroll's lawyers and detailed in court documents, addresses claims that Trump sexually assaulted and defamed the author in the 1990s.

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The payment now is higher due to the accrued interest.

A New York jury found Trump liable for sexual abuse and defamation in May 2023, ordering him to pay $5 million. The final amount paid is slightly higher due to accumulated interest. While the criminal charges related to the allegations were time-barred, Carroll pursued a civil case.

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Although the criminal charges were time-barred, the civil route was still open.

Trump has vehemently denied all accusations and has repeatedly attempted to overturn the verdict and avoid payment. However, his legal challenges have so far been unsuccessful. Carroll's legal team stated that she will initially place the funds in an investment account pending a final decision from the Supreme Court on a related matter. A separate judgment awarding Carroll $83 million from Trump is also awaiting a Supreme Court ruling.

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Because a final word from the Supreme Court has not yet been spoken, the 82-year-old Carroll will initially only invest the money, said her lawyer.