US Supreme Court Denies Trump’s Appeal in E Jean Carroll Sexual Abuse Case

POLICY WIRE — Washington, DC — The US Supreme Court has declined to hear former President Donald Trump’s appeal in the E Jean Carroll sexual abuse and defamation case. This decision allows the...

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August 17, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Washington, DC — The US Supreme Court has declined to hear former President Donald Trump’s appeal in the E Jean Carroll sexual abuse and defamation case. This decision allows the $5 million in damages awarded to Carroll to stand.

Carroll, a writer, accused Trump of sexual assault in the 1990s. A lower court previously ruled in her favor, awarding her $5 million in damages for assault and defamation. Trump sought to overturn this ruling, arguing various legal points, but the Supreme Court has now refused to hear the case, effectively ending his appeal.

The court’s decision means that the damages awarded to Carroll will not be reconsidered. This marks another legal setback for Trump, who has faced multiple lawsuits and investigations since leaving office.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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