The US Supreme Court refuses Donald Trump’s request to hear his appeal in E. Jean Carroll’s case involving a $5 million verdict. Multiple outlets report that the court’s decision leaves intact a federal jury finding that Trump sexually abused Carroll and defamed her, based on testimony that Carroll presented. The jury’s determination is described as having been supported under the civil “preponderance of the evidence” standard. As a result, Carroll is set to receive the $5 million damages awarded by the jury, a point highlighted in coverage that notes the payment obligation now remains in place.
Sources also describe the broader context of Carroll’s legal actions. Carroll brought two lawsuits; the $5 million case is one of them, and some reporting notes a separate, later jury verdict in 2024 that awarded additional damages. Forbes and others add that Trump has said he intends to pursue an appeal in Carroll’s other case, though he has not yet filed it with the Supreme Court in that matter. Overall, the Supreme Court’s refusal means the $5 million verdict stands.
