On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court declined to review Donald Trump’s appeal in the civil case that alleges sexual misconduct and defamation.
Following that decision, Carroll’s attorneys filed an emergency motion requesting the immediate release of more than $5 million, plus accrued interest, from a court‑controlled account.
The judgment, rendered by a Manhattan jury in 2024, held Trump liable for sexual abuse and defamation but did not find him criminally guilty of rape under New York law.
The $5 million award was deposited in a court account when the case was first decided, and the motion seeks to access those funds without delay.
Carroll’s counsel requested that the court expedite the payout and require the opposing side to respond within seven days, rather than the standard fourteen‑day period.
Trump remains in office and has continued to challenge the civil judgment through legal and public channels.
A federal investigation has examined the large financial contributions Carroll received from a prominent donor to support her lawsuits against Trump.
In addition to the sexual abuse case, a separate 2019 defamation judgment totaling $83.3 million remains under appeal and continues to influence the litigation landscape.
The proceedings illustrate the intersection of litigation, politics, and public perception in high‑profile disputes.
