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Supreme Court rejects Trump’s push to toss $5 million verdict in E. Jean Carroll sexual abuse case
By Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· June 29, 2026
· 3 min read
The Supreme Court on Monday rejected a push by President Donald Trump to throw out a jury’s $5 million finding that he sexually abused the writer E. Jean Carroll at a New York City department store in the mid-1990s and later defamed her.The high court declined to take up the case in a brief, unex...
Key takeaway Jean Carroll at a New York City department store in the mid-1990s and later defamed her.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
The Supreme Court's rejection of President Donald Trump's push to toss the $5 million verdict in the E. Jean Carroll case has implications for San Antonio 's own conversations about accountability and power. As a community that values its strong military presence and federal connections, San Antonio residents may be watching this case closely, considering the potential ripple effects on the city's own relationships with federal agencies and institutions. The fact that Trump's lawyers argued the case was a distraction from his presidential duties, yet the verdict was handed down before his return to the White House, raises questions about the boundaries between public and private actions. San Antonio's own experiences with high-profile cases and public figures will likely inform local discussions about the Carroll verdict and its significance for holding those in power accountable for their actions.
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Category: business ·
Published: June 29, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? The Supreme Court on Monday rejected a push by President Donald Trump to throw out a jury’s $5 million finding that he sexually abused the writer E. Jean Carroll at a New York City department store in the mid-1990s and later defamed her.The high court declined to take up the case in a brief, unex...
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