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Trump Ordered to Pay E Jean Carroll $5.8 Million After Supreme Court Rejects Appeal

The US Supreme Court has denied former President Donald Trump's appeal in the defamation and abuse case brought by E Jean Carroll, upholding a $5.8 million payment order.

Jul 8, 2026, 9:15 PM Al Jazeera

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The US Supreme Court has rejected former President Donald Trump's appeal in the defamation and abuse lawsuit filed by writer E Jean Carroll. As a result, Trump has been ordered to pay Carroll $5.8 million. This ruling concludes the legal battle over Carroll's allegations against Trump.

The case centered on Carroll's accusations and the subsequent defamation claims. The Supreme Court's decision affirms the lower court's judgment requiring Trump to compensate Carroll.

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