NewsReutersMay 6, 2026United States
Trump asks court to pause $83 million payment to E. Jean Carroll
Donald Trump's legal team has requested that a federal appeals court temporarily block the collection of an $83 million defamation judgment while he prepares an appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court. The request includes a proposal to increase his existing bond by $7.4 million to cover potential interest during the review process.
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The court's decision on this request will determine whether Donald Trump must pay the $83 million defamation award to E. Jean Carroll immediately or if the payment can be delayed pending a potential Supreme Court review.
Key Facts
- Donald Trump's lawyer has filed a request with the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to stay the collection of an $83 million defamation award.
- The stay is requested to allow time for an appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court.
- E. Jean Carroll's legal team does not oppose the stay if Trump increases his bond by $7.4 million to cover potential interest.
- The $83 million award was granted by a Manhattan jury in January 2024.
- A separate jury awarded Carroll $5 million in May 2023 for sexual abuse and defamation occurring in 1996 and 2019.
- Trump's legal team argues he would suffer 'irreparable harm' if he pays the money now, as Carroll has stated she plans to give the funds away, making recovery impossible if the verdict is reversed.
- The appeal to the Supreme Court is expected to center on claims of absolute immunity for statements made while Trump was president.
- The 2nd Circuit recently declined to have the full court review the case, leaving a three-judge panel's decision in place.
Who's Mentioned
personE. Jean Carroll“Plaintiff who was awarded $83 million in a defamation case and $5 million in a s”personRoberta Kaplan“Lawyer representing E. Jean Carroll.”organization2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals“The court currently considering the request to stay the judgment.”personJustin D. Smith“Lawyer representing Donald Trump.”personDonald Trump“Defendant in the defamation case seeking to stay the payment of the judgment.”