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Writer E. Jean Carroll calls for Trump to pay $5.8M after high court appeal fails
By Michael R. Sisak And Larry Neumeister, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· July 1, 2026
· 3 min read
Advice columnist E. Jean Carroll asked a judge Tuesday to require President Donald Trump to pay her $5 million from a jury verdict that concluded Trump sexually abused her in 1996 and defamed her after she publicly described the attack in 2019. Carroll's lawyers said in papers filed in Manhattan ...
Key takeaway Carroll's lawyers said in papers filed in Manhattan federal court that Trump is unjustly trying to delay releasing the money from an escrow fund after the Supreme Court refused Monday to hear an appeal of the 2023 civil verdict.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
In San Antonio , where community events and public safety are a priority, the outcome of this case may resonate with local survivors of sexual abuse and defamation. The fact that E. Jean Carroll's lawyers are pushing for the payment to be made without further delay may be seen as a testament to the importance of holding individuals accountable for their actions, regardless of their status or position. As the case moves forward, San Antonio residents may be watching to see how the court's decision will impact the broader conversation about sexual abuse and harassment in the community. The city's own efforts to support survivors of sexual violence, such as through local organizations and advocacy groups, may also be informed by the developments in this high-profile case. With the response from Trump's lawyers due by July 7, the community will be awaiting the next steps in this ongoing saga.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 1, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 3 min
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