Lawyer for E. Jean Carroll says Trump wants to delay $5 million payment
Summary
Lawyers for President Trump asked E. Jean Carroll’s lawyer to delay paying the $5 million damages awarded to Carroll in a 2023 sexual abuse and defamation case. Carroll’s attorney refused the delay and asked the court to speed up the payment, following the Supreme Court’s decision not to hear Trump’s appeal.Key Facts
- A 2023 jury found President Trump liable for sexually abusing and defaming E. Jean Carroll.
- The jury awarded Carroll $5 million in damages plus nearly $780,000 in interest.
- Trump’s lawyers requested Carroll’s permission to delay the payment after the Supreme Court refused to hear his appeal.
- Carroll’s lawyer declined the delay and requested a faster court schedule for payment.
- The $5 million award has been held in a court-controlled bank account since 2023.
- The Supreme Court also declined to hear a separate appeal by Trump related to another $83 million defamation ruling in Carroll’s favor.
- Trump denies the abuse allegations and disputed knowing Carroll.
- Carroll’s attorney pointed to evidence that Trump misidentified Carroll during his deposition, supporting her claims.
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