Trump Ordered to Pay $5m Damages to E Jean Carroll

A federal judge has ordered the release of $5 million in damages that Donald Trump owes to writer E Jean Carroll, after the US Supreme Court declined to hear his appeal of the case and Trump continued to seek delays in making the payment.

Supreme Court Refuses Appeal

The Supreme Court's decision not to take up Trump's appeal was a significant legal setback, as it left intact the damages award that had been ordered against him. Despite this, Trump had continued pursuing legal avenues to delay releasing the funds to Carroll.

The judge's latest order now compels the payment to proceed, ending Trump's attempts to postpone the settlement of the damages.

Background of the Case

E Jean Carroll, an American writer and advice columnist, had sued Trump over allegations that he sexually abused her in a department store dressing room in the 1990s. A jury previously found Trump liable and awarded damages, a verdict that has been upheld through the courts.

The case has been one of several legal challenges facing Trump and has drawn extensive media attention throughout its proceedings. Carroll's legal team welcomed the judge's order as an important step toward ensuring the damages awarded by the jury would finally be paid.