Timeline of E. Jean Carroll's Legal Battles With Trump
Summary
E. Jean Carroll accused President Donald Trump of sexually assaulting her in the 1990s and later sued him for defamation after he denied the allegations. She won two civil lawsuits, receiving millions in damages, while the Justice Department is now investigating her for possible perjury related to these lawsuits.Key Facts
- Carroll accused President Trump of sexual assault occurring in a Manhattan store dressing room in the mid-1990s.
- Trump denied the allegations and publicly called them false.
- In 2023, a federal jury found Trump liable for sexual abuse and defamation, awarding Carroll $5 million.
- In 2024, another jury awarded Carroll $83.3 million for defamation linked to Trump’s 2019 comments.
- The $5 million award was upheld by an appeals court in December 2024, and Trump is seeking Supreme Court review.
- Trump is appealing the $83.3 million defamation judgment and asked to pause its enforcement during the appeal.
- The Department of Justice is investigating whether Carroll lied under oath in her civil lawsuits against Trump.
- Civil cases require less proof than criminal cases and result in financial penalties, which is why Trump hasn’t faced criminal charges.
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