**Title: US Supreme Court Rejects Trump's Appeal in E Jean Carroll Case**
**Date: June 29, 2026**
The United States Supreme Court has declined to hear former President Donald Trump's appeal regarding a $5 million verdict awarded to E Jean Carroll, a former magazine columnist. This decision follows a jury's determination that Trump was liable for sexually abusing Carroll and subsequently defaming her.
The Supreme Court's refusal to take up the case was announced on Monday, marking a significant moment in the ongoing legal battle between Trump and Carroll. The case stems from allegations made by Carroll in 2019, when she published an excerpt from her memoir claiming that Trump raped her in a department store dressing room in Manhattan in 1996. Following these allegations, Trump publicly dismissed Carroll's claims as a "hoax" and a "con job," asserting in a social media post, "This woman is not my type."
In 2023, a jury in Manhattan found Trump liable for sexual abuse and defamation, leading to the substantial financial judgment against him. Trump's legal team has maintained that the trial was unfair, arguing that the presiding judge improperly allowed evidence of Trump's alleged past sexual misconduct to be presented to the jury. This included testimonies from two other women who accused Trump of sexual abuse in incidents that occurred decades earlier.
The 2nd US Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the jury's verdict in 2024, dismissing Trump's arguments about the trial's fairness. The appellate court ruled that the evidence presented established a "repeated, idiosyncratic pattern of conduct" that was consistent with Carroll's allegations. Trump's lawyers contended that the inclusion of these testimonies violated federal rules regarding the admission of evidence, asserting that they were "highly inflammatory" and unrelated to the case at hand.
Carroll's legal representatives urged the Supreme Court not to take up the case, defending the relevance of the testimonies from other women. They argued that the similarities in the allegations supported Carroll's claims and that Judge Lewis Kaplan's rulings were consistent with judicial practices across the country.
This Supreme Court decision comes at a time when the court is delivering opinions on several high-profile cases, many of which are significant to Trump's political agenda. In addition to the $5 million verdict, Carroll was awarded an additional $83.3 million in a separate defamation case after Trump initially denied her allegations in 2019. Trump is currently appealing this ruling as well, although it has not yet reached the Supreme Court.
The outcome of this case is a notable development in the ongoing legal challenges faced by Trump, particularly as he continues to engage in political activities and campaigns for future elections. The implications of the court's decision may resonate beyond the courtroom, influencing public perception and Trump's political standing.