Trump Asks Judge Not to Release $5.8M E. Jean Carroll Payment

Donald Trump has formally requested that a judge refrain from ordering the release of over $5 million currently held in a court-controlled account, which he owes to E. Jean Carroll. This payment represents the jury award from Carroll's successful 2023 civil trial, where she was awarded damages for sexual abuse and defamation. Trump has denied all allegations of wrongdoing.

The sum of money, which now totals approximately $5.8 million including 11% interest, was deposited into the court-controlled account roughly six weeks after Carroll's victory in the trial. For these funds to be disbursed, a judicial order directing the court-controlled fund is necessary. Trump's request follows the Supreme Court's decision on June 29 not to review his appeal in the case.

This legal maneuver is part of the ongoing proceedings related to the defamation and sexual abuse lawsuit brought by E. Jean Carroll against the former president. The initial judgment against Trump was made in May 2023, and the subsequent deposit was made in July 2023 to satisfy the judgment while his appeals were being considered. The total amount includes the principal award and accrued interest, underscoring the financial implications of the legal battle.