E. Jean Carroll asks judge to release more than $5 million after Supreme Court denies Trump’s appeal

E. Jean Carroll Seeks Judge's Approval to Release $5 Million Following Supreme Court's Decision

E Jean Carroll asks judge to release - E. Jean Carroll asks judge to release over $5 million in funds after the Supreme Court dismissed President Donald Trump's appeal, ending the legal battle at the appellate level. The case, which has spanned nearly four years, centers on Carroll's claim that Trump defamed her during a 2019 encounter in a New York department store. Her legal team, representing her in the lawsuit, has now urged the court to expedite the transfer of the judgment from a court-controlled account to her possession. This request follows the Supreme Court's rejection of Trump's petition for certiorari, which had sought to challenge the jury’s original verdict. The decision marks a pivotal moment in the case, with Carroll's attorneys emphasizing the importance of timely financial relief for her.

Supreme Court's Ruling Closes Trump's Appellate Path

The Supreme Court's denial of Trump's appeal on June 30, 2026, effectively removes the final avenue for him to contest the verdict. This ruling comes after a series of legal maneuvers, including appeals to lower courts and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. With the Supreme Court's intervention now closed, the case will proceed to final judgment, where Carroll is poised to receive her $5.5 million in damages. The financial sum, which includes the original $83 million award and accrued interest, has been a focal point of both sides’ arguments throughout the litigation. Trump’s legal team had previously sought to delay the release of funds, hoping to extend the timeline for reconsideration.

"The Supreme Court’s rejection of the petition for certiorari confirms that the case is no longer open to appellate review. As a result, there is now a clear directive for the judge to release the funds to Plaintiff E. Jean Carroll without further delay," the attorneys stated in their filing.

Carroll's Legal Team Demands Swift Action

Carroll's legal team has been vocal in their push for immediate release of the funds, highlighting the financial strain the prolonged litigation has placed on her. They argue that the agreement between both parties to expedite the process remains valid, and that the continued hold on the money is unjustified. "The agreement stipulated that the funds would be transferred promptly following the Supreme Court’s decision," one of Carroll's attorneys noted. "This delay undermines the spirit of the settlement and places undue burden on the plaintiff." Their position is grounded in the nearly four-year timeline of the case, which has seen multiple appeals and a growing urgency to finalize the outcome.

Details of the Jury Verdict and Financial Implications

The jury's original verdict in 2023 awarded Carroll $83 million in damages, citing Trump’s repeated assertions that he did not know her, did not assault her, and that she fabricated the incident to boost her book sales. This judgment, combined with interest, has now reached $5.5 million. The funds were placed in a court account pending further legal action, but with the Supreme Court’s decision, the process should conclude. Trump's team had