Federal Judge Orders Release of $5 Million Payment to E. Jean Carroll A federal judge ruled on Wednesday to release more than $5 million to E. Jean Carroll, a former magazine columnist, rejecting President Donald Trump’s attempt to delay the payment until the Supreme Court decides whether to reconsider his petition challenging a jury’s finding that he sexually abused and defamed her. The order, issued by Judge Lewis Kaplan, followed Trump’s request to block the release of funds until the Supreme Court resolved his appeal. The ruling came after the Supreme Court denied Trump’s previous petition to overturn the jury’s verdict, which found him liable for the allegations. Carroll’s legal team had asked the judge to release the cash immediately following the Supreme Court’s denial of Trump’s motion for reconsideration. Trump’s attorneys argued that waiting for the Supreme Court’s decision would cause “irreparable harm” to the president, claiming the funds could be distributed to third parties and lost permanently. In a court filing, Trump’s legal team stated that Carroll would face only a temporary delay, which could be compensated through interest, unless the judgment is overturned. They emphasized that the status quo during the appellate process should remain unchanged. However, they warned that Trump’s case would suffer irreversible consequences if the funds were released, as Carroll had stated her intention to give the money to others. Carroll’s lawyers contended that the funds should be released promptly to ensure she could access the compensation. The judge’s decision to order the release of the money marks a significant step in the legal battle, which has been ongoing since 2024. Trump had previously asked the Second U.S.#president_donald_trump #supreme_court #federal_judge #e_jean_carroll #second_us_circuit_court_of_appeals
Supreme Court Adds Six New Cases to 2026-27 Term, Denies Trump’s Appeal The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday added six new cases to its argument schedule for the 2026-27 term, including a dispute over state requirements for proving citizenship during voter registration. The court also denied President Donald Trump’s request to review a $5 million award against him in a sexual harassment lawsuit brought by columnist E. Jean Carroll. The decisions were announced as part of the justices’ private conference orders, which followed their final regularly scheduled meeting before the summer recess. In 2023, a jury found Trump liable for sexually abusing and defaming Carroll, awarding her $5 million. Trump appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit, which upheld the verdict and declined to reconsider the case. Trump petitioned the Supreme Court in November 2025, arguing that the lower courts improperly allowed Carroll’s lawyers to introduce three pieces of evidence: testimony from two women who alleged sexual assault by Trump in 1979 and 2005, and the “Access Hollywood” tape, a 2005 recording in which Trump bragged about grabbing women by their genitals. Carroll countered that even if the district court erred in admitting the evidence, it would not have changed the outcome, as the “record as a whole” supported her claim. The Supreme Court initially scheduled Trump’s petition for review in late February but delayed its consideration until last week, when it denied the request without comment. The court granted six petitions for review, covering a range of legal issues. These include: RiseandShine Corp. v. PepsiCo: Whether a trademark’s “inherent strength” is a legal question or a factual determination. Hoffmann v.#donald_trump #supreme_court #e_jean_carroll #riseandshine_corp #pepsiCo
