Trump Appeals $83M Defamation Payout to Carroll Amid Ongoing Legal Battles and Supreme Court Motion
July 8, 2026
A federal judge previously denied efforts to stall payments to Carroll, who won $5 million in 2023 for sexual abuse and defamation, with an additional $83 million in 2024 from a separate defamation verdict.
Trump filed papers indicating an appeal after Kaplan’s order, arguing that releasing funds could cause unrecoverable losses if the Supreme Court later rules in his favor.
The verdict arose from an alleged 1996 incident in a Manhattan department store dressing room and related defamation tied to Carroll’s 2019 memoir.
Context includes Olivia Rodrigo’s festival lineup and collaborations with nonprofits on reproductive rights and gender equity.
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear sought information about Sen. Mitch McConnell’s health as he remains hospitalized, amid questions about public updates.
EDITOR’S NOTE: The Associated Press contributed to the report.
The story is developing, with potential for further legal moves, including possible Supreme Court actions or additional court orders.
A Headcount-organized sweepstakes aims to promote civil rights education and voter registration, though entry mechanics do not require actually voting.
Carroll’s legal and public-profile return continues amid ongoing proceedings and media attention.
Ongoing legal arguments concern admissible evidence and presidential immunity across related cases, with no Supreme Court decision yet on the latest motion.
DOJ announced election monitors would be deployed to 15 jurisdictions across six states for upcoming primaries, with remarks from DOJ official Harmeet Dhillon.
The case includes multiple legal steps, appeals, and ongoing media coverage and related investigations.
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AP News • Jul 8, 2026
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Yahoo News • Jul 8, 2026
US judge orders release of $5.8m Trump owes E Jean Carroll after court loss
The New Republic • Jul 8, 2026
Judge Orders Release of $5.8 Million Trump Owes E. Jean Carroll