A U.S. federal appeals court has denied former President Donald Trump’s attempt to delay the payout of $5.8 million to writer E. Jean Carroll. This follows her successful lawsuit in 2023, where she won a case against Trump for sexual abuse and defamation. The funds include the original $5 million judgment plus accumulated interest.
Trump’s challenge was aimed at a lower court’s directive to release the funds, which had been held in a court-controlled account throughout the appeals process. With this latest ruling, the court has reinforced the decision that the amount is to be paid to Carroll without further delay.
The appeal court’s decision aligns with the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent stance, as it declined to hear Trump’s appeal. This effectively upholds the initial judgment, indicating that the legal avenues available to Trump have been exhausted.
Judge Lewis Kaplan remarked that the legal process has reached its conclusion, emphasizing that the judgment should now be fulfilled. Despite the court’s decisions, Trump maintains his denial of all allegations and continues to dispute the legal interpretation concerning the fund’s release.
