**Trump Pays E. Jean Carroll Over $5 Million in Damages for Sexual Abuse and Defamation**
Former President Donald Trump has made a payment of more than $5 million to writer E. Jean Carroll, following a jury's decision that found him liable for sexually abusing and defaming her. This payment comes three years after the initial verdict in the civil case, as confirmed by Carroll's legal team.
Roberta Kaplan, one of Carroll's attorneys, announced the successful completion of the payment in a brief statement, expressing satisfaction that Carroll has received the damages awarded by the jury. The payment was made after a protracted legal battle, during which Trump sought to delay the payment while attempting to appeal the decision to the Supreme Court. However, a judge ruled last week that Trump must fulfill the payment obligation.
Carroll, now 82 years old, accused Trump of assaulting her in a dressing room at the Bergdorf Goodman department store in Manhattan during the mid-1990s. She also claimed that Trump defamed her in a 2022 post on his social media platform, Truth Social, where he denied her allegations. The jury's decision in 2023 resulted in Carroll being awarded damages in response to her claims.
Following the jury's ruling, Trump deposited the awarded damages into a court-controlled account, where the funds remained while the appeals process was ongoing. Last week, Trump's legal representatives criticized the judge's ruling, labeling the case a "hoax" and a "Witch Hunt," and alleging that it had been funded by political opponents.
As the legal proceedings unfold, the case has attracted significant media attention, reflecting broader discussions about accountability and the treatment of sexual assault allegations in public life.