A U.S. federal appeals court has turned down former President Donald Trump’s attempt to postpone the payment of $5.8 million owed to writer E. Jean Carroll. This decision stems from Carroll’s successful lawsuit in 2023, where she claimed sexual abuse and defamation. The court’s ruling requires the release of funds that were placed in a court-controlled account during the appeal process.
The total amount Trump is ordered to pay includes the initial $5 million judgment plus any interest that has accumulated. This recent decision follows the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to decline hearing Trump’s appeal, which effectively upholds the original ruling. Judge Lewis Kaplan emphasized that the legal channels have been fully explored, and the time has come to fulfill the financial obligations of the judgment.
Trump has consistently denied the allegations made against him. Despite the series of legal setbacks, he continues to contest the interpretation of the legal agreement related to the release of the funds.
This legal battle is part of a broader context of litigation surrounding Trump, reflecting ongoing disputes and legal challenges he faces. The rejection by the appeals court marks a significant development in the case, reinforcing the lower court’s decision and closing another chapter in the legal proceedings between Trump and Carroll.