Supreme Court once again rejects Trump’s appeal of E. Jean Carroll verdict

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18 Aug 2026 • 12:43 AM MYT
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Supreme Court once again rejects Trump’s appeal of E. Jean Carroll verdict

  • The Supreme Court rejected Donald Trump's second attempt to reverse a jury verdict finding him liable for sexual abuse and defamation against E. Jean Carroll.
  • Carroll received over $5.6 million from a court-controlled escrow account disbursement following the initial legal judgment.
  • Trump's legal team sought an injunction requesting Carroll return the disbursed funds while he pursued further Supreme Court reconsideration.
  • The justices are still considering Trump's appeal regarding a second defamation verdict that awarded Carroll an additional $83 million.
  • Carroll's legal team argued that the judgment is final, the money has been lawfully disbursed, and Trump has exhausted his legal remedies.

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