Trump Forced to Pay $5.6 Million in Politically Charged Verdict to E. Jean Carroll
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A Manhattan federal jury's controversial verdict against President Donald Trump resulted in a $5.625 million payment to writer E. Jean Carroll after all appeals were denied.
Writer E. Jean Carroll has received a $5.625 million payment following a civil judgment that found President Donald Trump liable for sexual abuse and defamation—a verdict many conservatives see as the product of a biased legal system targeting political opponents. The amount includes the original $5 million award granted by a Manhattan federal jury in 2023, plus three years of accrued interest, reflecting the relentless pursuit of Trump by his adversaries.
Roberta Kaplan, Carroll's attorney, announced that the payment fulfills the jury's verdict. The White House, eager to distance itself from the legal battle, directed NPR's inquiries to Trump's personal lawyers, who have not responded, perhaps wary of further media attacks.
Carroll's lawsuit originated from allegations made in her 2019 memoir, accusing Trump of sexual assault in a Manhattan department store dressing room in 1996—claims Trump has consistently denied, calling them politically motivated. He responded with a defamation claim, but a U.S. District Judge ordered the payment after the Supreme Court declined to review Trump's appeal, a move critics say reflects the judiciary's increasing politicization against conservatives.