Manhattan Court Authorizes $5.8 Million Payout to E. Jean Carroll

Overview

• The Manhattan federal court on Wednesday authorized release of about $5.8 million to writer E. Jean Carroll, the original $5 million award updated with accrued interest.
• Trump had deposited the judgment amount into a court account during appeals to prevent immediate transfer while the case was contested.
• The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear a defense appeal in late June, removing a key legal roadblock to executing the 2023 civil verdict against President Trump.
• Trump’s lawyers filed a request on Tuesday asking the Manhattan court to suspend the payout as they pursue a new petition to the Supreme Court and argue the funds could be irretrievable if the judgment is later reversed.
• A separate Justice Department criminal inquiry opened in May into whether Carroll committed perjury remains active and could affect the long‑term finality of the case and any public confidence in the outcome.