A U.S. federal appeals court has denied former President Donald Trump’s attempt to further delay the payment of $5.8 million to writer E. Jean Carroll, stemming from her successful 2023 sexual abuse and defamation lawsuit. This decision marks a significant step in concluding the legal proceedings that have been ongoing since Carroll’s initial victory in court.
The recent ruling came after Trump sought to challenge a lower court’s directive to release funds that had been held in a court-controlled account during the appeals process. The total amount includes the original $5 million judgment awarded to Carroll, along with additional interest that accrued over time.
This development follows the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to refuse hearing Trump’s appeal, thereby upholding the original judgment. Judge Lewis Kaplan emphasized that the legal avenues have been thoroughly explored, and it is now time for the judgment to be fulfilled. Trump’s legal team had been persistent in contesting the interpretation of the agreement governing the release of these funds.
Despite the court’s decisions, Trump has consistently denied all allegations made against him. He continues to dispute the legal interpretations surrounding the case, but with the appeals process exhausted, the focus now shifts to ensuring compliance with the court’s orders.