President Trump has paid writer E. Jean Carroll $5.6 million in a sexual abuse and defamation case, according to a court filing, three years after a jury found him liable.
Key facts
- A court filing shows Trump paid E. Jean Carroll $5.6 million.
- The payment comes three years after a jury found Trump liable for sexually abusing and defaming Carroll.
- A federal judge ordered Trump to pay, rejecting his last-ditch efforts.
- Trump had sought to delay the payment while trying to persuade the Supreme Court to overturn the judgment.
President Donald Trump has paid writer E. Jean Carroll $5.6 million in her long-running sexual abuse and defamation case, according to a court filing reported by CNBC and other outlets on July 14, 2026.
The payment comes three years after a jury found Trump liable for sexually abusing and defaming Carroll, according to NPR. The BBC reported the figure as damages paid to the writer over the sexual abuse and defamation claims.
A federal judge recently ordered Trump to make the payment, rejecting what CNBC described as his last-ditch efforts. The judge noted that Trump “has been stalling this case for years.”
According to the BBC, the president had sought to delay the payment as he tried to persuade the Supreme Court to overturn the judgment. The court filing indicates that the money has now been transferred to Carroll.
The resolution of the payment marks a significant step in a case that has spanned several years, following the jury’s finding of liability against Trump.
Why it matters
The payment concludes a key stage of a high-profile legal battle involving a sitting president and reflects the outcome of a jury's finding of liability. It underscores the reach of the courts even amid repeated efforts to delay enforcement.
Frequently asked questions
How much did Trump pay E. Jean Carroll?
According to a court filing reported by CNBC and NPR, Trump paid E. Jean Carroll $5.6 million. The BBC reported the figure as damages over the sexual abuse and defamation claims.
What did the jury find in the case?
A jury found Trump liable for sexually abusing and defaming Carroll, according to NPR. The payment comes three years after that finding.
Did Trump try to avoid the payment?
Yes. According to the BBC, Trump sought to delay the payment while trying to persuade the Supreme Court to overturn the judgment, and a federal judge rejected his last-ditch efforts, noting he had been stalling the case for years, per CNBC.