E Jean Carroll seeks $5.8 million from Donald Trump after court ruling on damages

E Jean Carroll is demanding that former President Donald Trump pay the $5 million awarded to her by a civil court, following a recent decision by the Supreme Court to reject his appeal. On July 1, 2026, Judge Lewis Kaplan permitted Carroll to expedite the collection of damages, requiring Trump’s legal team to respond by July 7.

E Jean Carroll's Legal Battles Against Trump

Carroll has been involved in a protracted legal battle with Trump since she published a memoir excerpt in 2019, alleging that he raped her in a department store dressing room in Manhattan around 1996. Trump has vehemently denied these accusations, claiming Carroll lied and dismissing her as unattractive. In 2019, he stated, "Number one, she’s not my type. Number two, it never happened. It never happened, OK?"

In November 2019, Carroll filed a defamation lawsuit against Trump, asserting that his comments harmed her reputation. She further pursued a second civil suit in 2022 under New York’s Adult Survivors Act for defamation and battery, citing Trump's derogatory remarks about her on Truth Social.

Recent Court Rulings and Implications

A jury ruled in favor of Carroll in May 2023, finding Trump liable for sexual abuse and defamation, although it did not conclude he was guilty of rape. In January 2024, a second jury awarded Carroll $83.3 million in damages. Trump has appealed both decisions, arguing procedural mishandlings during the trials.

On July 1, 2026, the Supreme Court declined to hear Trump's appeal regarding the $5 million jury verdict, allowing lower court rulings to remain in effect. Trump responded on Truth Social, labeling Carroll's lawsuit as a "fake case" and asserting, "I will continue the fight against this Weaponization and Lawfare Case against me."

Carroll's Demand for Damages

Following the Supreme Court's decision, Carroll's attorney, Roberta Kaplan, filed a motion indicating that there should be no further delays in receiving the awarded damages. Kaplan expressed frustration with Trump's tactics to postpone payment and stated, "This is the end of the line. To date, Carroll has agreed to each of Defendant’s many requests to delay the payment he owes her."

As interest on the $5 million has accumulated, the total is now approximately $5.8 million. Carroll's legal team is pushing for immediate payment, emphasizing that Trump has exhausted all opportunities to delay the disbursement.