A payment of $5.62 million has been made to E Jean Carroll by President Trump, marking a significant development in a long-standing case. The payment comes after a court order was issued last week, directing President Trump to pay Carroll $5 million plus interest. This order was made after the Supreme Court rejected Trump's bid to dismiss the sexual abuse case. The case has been ongoing since 2019, when Carroll first made public her allegations against Trump.
The allegations made by Carroll date back to the 1990s, when she claimed that Trump raped her in a Bergdorf Goodman dressing room. Trump has consistently denied these allegations, referring to Carroll as a "whack job" who is "not my type." However, a Manhattan jury has previously reached a verdict in the case, ordering Trump to pay Carroll $5 million in damages. Although the jury did not find that Trump had raped Carroll, they did conclude that he had sexually abused her.
The jury's verdict was based on evidence that suggested Trump had inserted his fingers into Carroll's vagina, constituting sexual abuse. This verdict was made despite Trump's denials and his attempts to discredit Carroll. In the past, Carroll has made statements that have been perceived as controversial, including suggesting that "rape is sexy" and a "fantasy." These comments have been widely reported and have sparked significant debate.
US District Judge Lewis Kaplan, who oversaw the case, has ordered Trump to pay Carroll $5.62 million plus interest. This payment has now been made, bringing a measure of closure to the case. Carroll's attorney has welcomed the payment, stating that it represents a significant victory for her client. The case has been ongoing for several years, with Carroll first going public with her story in 2019.
The payment made to Carroll is the result of a unanimous jury verdict, which found that Trump was liable for sexually assaulting and defaming her. The verdict was reached after a thorough consideration of the evidence presented in the case. Although Trump has denied any wrongdoing, the jury's verdict has been upheld, and he has been ordered to pay significant damages to Carroll.
