A recent ruling by a U.S. federal appeals court has dismissed former President Donald Trump’s attempt to postpone a $5.8 million payment to writer E. Jean Carroll. This decision stems from Carroll’s successful sexual abuse and defamation lawsuit against Trump in 2023. The court’s order mandates the release of the funds, which have been held in a court-controlled account throughout the appeals process, to Carroll. The sum includes the original $5 million judgment plus any accumulated interest.
The appeals court’s ruling follows an earlier decision by the U.S. Supreme Court, which declined to hear Trump’s appeal. This refusal effectively upholds the lower court’s judgment, leaving Trump with no further legal avenues to contest the payment. Judge Lewis Kaplan, overseeing the case, indicated that the legal proceedings have been fully pursued, signaling it’s time to settle the judgment.
Throughout the legal process, Trump has consistently denied the allegations made by Carroll. Despite the court’s recent decision, he continues to dispute the legal interpretation concerning the terms and conditions of the agreement that governs the release of the funds.
This ruling marks a significant development in the ongoing legal battle between Trump and Carroll. By denying Trump’s latest request, the appeals court reinforces the previous decisions that sided with Carroll, underscoring the finality of the judicial process in this case.