A U.S. federal appeals court has turned down former President Donald Trump’s latest bid to postpone the payment of $5.8 million to writer E. Jean Carroll. This follows her victory in a 2023 lawsuit where she accused Trump of sexual abuse and defamation. The court’s decision comes after Trump contested a lower court’s directive to release funds that had been held in a court-controlled account during the appeal process. The sum includes the initial $5 million judgment and the interest that has accumulated since.
This recent ruling follows a decision by the U.S. Supreme Court, which declined to review Trump’s appeal, effectively upholding the original judgment against him. Judge Lewis Kaplan noted that all legal avenues have been exhausted, and it is now time for the judgment amount to be paid to Carroll.
Throughout the legal proceedings, Trump has consistently denied the allegations made by Carroll. He continues to challenge the legal interpretation of the agreement that dictates the release of the funds, maintaining his stance against the court’s decisions.
The court’s decision marks a significant moment in the ongoing legal battle between Trump and Carroll. Despite the former president’s efforts to contest the judgment, the courts have affirmed the decision in Carroll’s favor, concluding a lengthy legal process.