E. Jean Carroll Receives $5.6 Million Payout Following Trump Liability Ruling

E. Jean Carroll has finally received the $5.6 million in damages she was awarded after a jury found former President Donald Trump liable for sexual abuse and defamation against her. The funds, which had been held in escrow throughout the appeals process, were disbursed to Carroll last week following a final decision by the judge overseeing the case.

According to reports, the Supreme Court recently rebuffed a final effort by Trump to overturn the ruling, clearing the way for the court to order the release of the payment. Court records updated on July 14, 2026, confirmed that the transaction was completed.

Roberta Kaplan, the attorney representing Carroll, expressed satisfaction with the resolution, stating, “We are pleased to report that Ms. Carroll has received the damages payment the jury awarded her as a result of that verdict.” Representatives for Trump did not immediately respond to requests for comment regarding the disbursement.

The legal saga stems from a 2023 civil trial, which Trump did not attend, concerning Carroll’s accusation that the former president attacked her in a department store dressing room in 1996. Carroll, now 82, successfully brought the suit after New York state enacted a temporary window allowing survivors of sexual abuse to file claims regardless of the statute of limitations.

The initial verdict awarded Carroll $5 million, a figure that grew with interest during the appeals process. This payout marks a significant milestone in the long-running legal conflict between the two parties. However, the litigation is far from over. Trump is currently appealing a separate $83 million judgment awarded to Carroll in a 2024 Manhattan trial, which focused on defamatory comments made during his presidency. In that case, the Department of Justice is reportedly petitioning the Supreme Court to intervene on the question of federal liability.

Reflecting on the ordeal in the documentary Ask E. Jean, released earlier this spring, Carroll remained firm in her resolve. “He called me a liar, and I couldn’t let it stand,” she said.