Judge orders E. Jean Carroll be paid $5.8M in Trump sex abuse and defamation case; Trump appeals

Trump has already paid the money, which was set aside in a fund during the appeals process pending a court order.

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Part of E. Jean Carroll's verdicts against Trump, his appeals and a DOJ probe of her

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16 sources
The WeekLean Left· Jul 9, 2026

Judge orders Trump to pay Carroll $5M award

The New RepublicLeft· Jul 9, 2026

Trump Suffers Third E. Jean Carroll Loss in 24 Hours

Hawaiitribune HeraldLean Left· Jul 9, 2026

Judge orders Trump to promptly release $5 million to E. Jean Carroll

Ran by 2 outlets· West Hawaii Today, The Boston Globe
West Hawaii TodayLean Left· Jul 9, 2026

Judge orders $5 million Trump judgment be released to E. Jean Carroll

The Boston GlobeLean Left· Jul 8, 2026

Judge orders $5 million Trump judgment be released to E. Jean Carroll

NBC NewsLean Left· Jul 9, 2026

Judge orders release of $5.8 million payment Trump owes E. Jean Carroll

Center

45 sources
Ran by 18 outlets· WGN Chicago, MyStateline, +16 more
WGN ChicagoCenter· Jul 8, 2026

Judge orders E. Jean Carroll be paid $5.8M after jury found Trump sexually abused, defamed her

MyStatelineCenter· Jul 8, 2026

Judge orders E. Jean Carroll be paid $5.8M after jury found Trump sexually abused, defamed her

KSN WichitaCenter· Jul 8, 2026

Judge orders E. Jean Carroll be paid $5.8M after jury found Trump sexually abused, defamed her

FOX8 WGHPCenter· Jul 8, 2026

Judge orders E. Jean Carroll be paid $5.8M after jury found Trump sexually abused, defamed her

WFLACenter· Jul 8, 2026

Judge orders E. Jean Carroll be paid $5.8M after jury found Trump sexually abused, defamed her

WANE Fort WayneCenter· Jul 8, 2026

Judge orders E. Jean Carroll be paid $5.8M after jury found Trump sexually abused, defamed her

WKBN YoungstownCenter· Jul 8, 2026

Judge orders E. Jean Carroll be paid $5.8M after jury found Trump sexually abused, defamed her

WCBD News 2Center· Jul 8, 2026

Judge orders E. Jean Carroll be paid $5.8M after jury found Trump sexually abused, defamed her

MyarklamissCenter· Jul 8, 2026

Judge orders E. Jean Carroll be paid $5.8M after jury found Trump sexually abused, defamed her

WLNS LansingCenter· Jul 8, 2026

Judge orders E. Jean Carroll be paid $5.8M after jury found Trump sexually abused, defamed her

WSPA Greenville-SpartanburgCenter· Jul 8, 2026

Judge orders E. Jean Carroll be paid $5.8M after jury found Trump sexually abused, defamed her

Mycham Plain ValleyCenter· Jul 8, 2026

Judge orders E. Jean Carroll be paid $5.8M after jury found Trump sexually abused, defamed her

KTSM 9 NewsCenter· Jul 8, 2026

Judge orders E. Jean Carroll be paid $5.8M after jury found Trump sexually abused, defamed her

FOX 21 Colorado SpringsCenter· Jul 8, 2026

Judge orders E. Jean Carroll be paid $5.8M after jury found Trump sexually abused, defamed her

WWLP SpringfieldCenter· Jul 8, 2026

Judge orders E. Jean Carroll be paid $5.8M after jury found Trump sexually abused, defamed her

BRPROUD Baton RougeCenter· Jul 8, 2026

Judge orders E. Jean Carroll be paid $5.8M after jury found Trump sexually abused, defamed her

CW 39 HoustonCenter· Jul 8, 2026

Judge orders E. Jean Carroll be paid $5.8M after jury found Trump sexually abused, defamed her

Phl17Center· Jul 8, 2026

Judge orders E. Jean Carroll be paid $5.8M after jury found Trump sexually abused, defamed her

The ColumbianCenter· Jul 8, 2026· ran in 2 outlets

Judge orders E. Jean Carroll be paid $5.8M in Trump sex abuse and defamation case

WFMZ AllentownCenter· Jul 8, 2026

Judge orders Trump to pay writer $5 mn for assault, defamation

Ran by 9 outlets across the spectrum· WHEC Rochester, WKBN Youngstown, +3 more
WHEC RochesterCenter· Jul 8, 2026

Judge orders E. Jean Carroll be paid $5.8M in Trump sex abuse and defamation case; Trump appeals

WKBN YoungstownCenter· Jul 8, 2026

Judge orders E. Jean Carroll be paid $5.8M in Trump sex abuse and defamation case; Trump appeals

WFMZ AllentownCenter· Jul 8, 2026

Judge orders E. Jean Carroll be paid $5.8M in Trump sex abuse and defamation case; Trump appeals

WLNS LansingCenter· Jul 8, 2026

Judge orders E. Jean Carroll be paid $5.8M in Trump sex abuse and defamation case; Trump appeals

WDIO DuluthCenter· Jul 8, 2026

Judge orders E. Jean Carroll be paid $5.8M in Trump sex abuse and defamation case; Trump appeals

The HillCenter· Jul 8, 2026

Judge orders release of $5.8M Trump owes E Jean Carroll

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15 sources
Revolver NewsRight· Jul 10, 2026· ran in 9 outlets

Judge Orders E. Jean Carroll be Paid $5.8M in Trump Sex Abuse and Defamation Case; Trump Appeals…

Ran by 9 outlets across the spectrum· Washington Times, Jonesboro Sun
Washington TimesLean Right· Jul 9, 2026

Judge orders E. Jean Carroll be paid $5.8M in Trump sex abuse and defamation case; Trump appeals

Jonesboro SunLean Right· Jul 8, 2026

Judge orders E. Jean Carroll be paid $5.8M in Trump sex abuse and defamation case; Trump appeals

BizPac ReviewRight· Jul 9, 2026

Federal judge orders Trump to pay E. Jean Carroll $5.8 million, president vows to fight on

The Brunswick NewsLean Right· Jul 8, 2026

Judge orders immediate release of $5 million Trump owes E. Jean Carroll in sex abuse case

Billings GazetteLean Right· Jul 8, 2026

Judge: E. Jean Carroll can collect $5 million from Trump

Other outlets

International, entertainment and tech outlets, by their rating. Not counted in the bar above. How we count coverage

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6 articles
The GuardianLean Left· Jul 9, 2026

US appeals court rejects Trump’s latest bid to delay paying E Jean Carroll $5.8m

Deutsche WelleLean Left· Jul 9, 2026

Judge orders $5.8M be paid to E. Jean Carroll in Trump sex abuse case

DeadlineLean Left· Jul 8, 2026

Judge Orders Release Of $5.8 Million To E. Jean Carroll After Supreme Court Declined Donald Trump’s Appeal In Sex Abuse And Defamation Case

Al JazeeraLean Left· Jul 8, 2026

Trump ordered to pay E Jean Carroll $5.8m after failed appeal

The GuardianLean Left· Jul 8, 2026

US judge orders release of $5.8m Trump owes E Jean Carroll after court loss

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The story so far

2 developments
  1. Jul 8Judge orders E. Jean Carroll be paid $5.8M after jury found Trump sexually abused, defamed her
  2. Jul 9US appeals court rejects Trump’s latest bid to delay paying E Jean Carroll $5.8m

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Last development · Jul 9 — US appeals court rejects Trump’s latest bid to delay paying E Jean Carroll $5.8m

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