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E. Jean Carroll has been paid $5.8 million, three years after Trump sex abuse and defamation verdict

E. Jean Carroll has been paid $5.8 million, three years after Trump sex abuse and defamation verdict

Summary

Writer E. Jean Carroll has received over $5.6 million following a jury verdict in her sexual abuse and defamation case against President Donald Trump. The payment was held in a special account since the 2023 verdict and was released recently.

Key Facts

  • A jury awarded E. Jean Carroll $5 million in her lawsuit against President Trump.
  • The lawsuit involved claims of sexual abuse and defamation.
  • The court added interest to the $5 million, raising the total payment to over $5.6 million.
  • The money was held in an escrow account, which is a special account to hold funds safely during legal processes.
  • The payment was released and received by Carroll in June 2024.
  • Carroll’s lawyer, Roberta Kaplan, confirmed the payment was made.
  • The original verdict occurred in 2023.
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