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NewsWSVN 7 MiamiAugust 17, 2026Miami-Dade

Supreme Court denies Donald Trump's request to reconsider $5 million E. Jean Carroll verdict

The U.S. Supreme Court rejected a request from Donald Trump to reconsider its previous refusal to hear an appeal regarding a $5 million jury verdict for sexual abuse and defamation against E. Jean Carroll. This decision leaves the original judgment, which Trump has already paid, in place.

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Why It Matters

The court's refusal to hear the appeal confirms the finality of the $5 million judgment in this specific case, while a separate appeal regarding an $83 million verdict remains pending before the justices.

Key Facts

  • The Supreme Court denied Donald Trump's petition to reconsider its refusal to hear an appeal regarding a $5 million verdict.
  • The $5 million verdict was awarded to E. Jean Carroll for sexual abuse and defamation.
  • Donald Trump has already paid the $5 million judgment.
  • A separate appeal regarding an $83 million verdict against Trump is currently pending before the Supreme Court.
  • The $83 million appeal involves arguments regarding presidential immunity for comments made in 2019.
  • The original incident occurred in a Bergdorf Goodman dressing room in the mid-1990s.
  • A jury found Trump liable for defaming Carroll in 2022 when he denied her allegations.

Who's Mentioned

locationBergdorf Goodman“The location where the alleged incident occurred.”personE. Jean Carroll“The plaintiff in the civil cases.”organizationSupreme Court“The judicial body that denied the petition.”personDonald Trump“The defendant in the civil cases.”