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E. Jean Carroll is paid $5.8M in Trump sex abuse and defamation case
By Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· July 14, 2026
· 2 min read
The writer E. Jean Carroll has collected over $5.6 million that a jury awarded in her sexual abuse and defamation lawsuit against President Donald Trump, court records and her lawyers said. The payment — representing the $5 million jury award, plus interest — was made Monday from an account where...
Key takeaway 6 million that a jury awarded in her sexual abuse and defamation lawsuit against President Donald Trump, court records and her lawyers said.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
The payment of $5.8 million to E. Jean Carroll in her sexual abuse and defamation lawsuit against Donald Trump may have implications for local survivors of sexual abuse in San Antonio . Carroll's case was made possible by changes to New York's laws, which allowed her to sue over an attack that occurred in the distant past. San Antonio residents may be watching to see if similar legal reforms could be implemented in Texas, potentially giving local survivors a fresh chance to seek justice. The fact that Trump's lawyers have vowed to continue appealing the verdict may also be of interest to local legal experts and advocates for survivors of sexual abuse, who may be monitoring the case for its potential impact on future lawsuits. As the case continues to unfold, San Antonio residents may be looking for guidance on how to support local survivors and advocate for legal reforms that prioritize their rights.
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Published: July 14, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? The writer E. Jean Carroll has collected over $5.6 million that a jury awarded in her sexual abuse and defamation lawsuit against President Donald Trump, court records and her lawyers said. The payment — representing the $5 million jury award, plus interest — was made Monday from an account where...
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