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Judge orders E. Jean Carroll be paid $5.8M in Trump sex abuse and defamation case; Trump appeals
By Michael R. Sisak And Larry Neumeister, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News
· July 8, 2026
· 3 min read
The writer E. Jean Carroll can collect $5.8 million held in escrow since a jury found that President Donald Trump sexually abused and defamed her, a federal judge ruled Wednesday. Trump’s lawyers immediately appealed to stop the payment.The president has already deposited the money in an account....
Key takeaway 8 million held in escrow since a jury found that President Donald Trump sexually abused and defamed her, a federal judge ruled Wednesday.
Why this matters in Alamo Heights News
In the San Antonio area, where community values and respect for individuals are deeply ingrained, the recent ruling in the E. Jean Carroll case against President Donald Trump may resonate with local residents who prioritize accountability and justice. As the case unfolds, Alamo Heights residents may be watching to see how the appeals process plays out, particularly given the significant amount of $5.8 million awarded to Carroll. The fact that Trump's lawyers are appealing the verdict, citing political motives, may also spark local discussions about the role of politics in shaping legal outcomes. With the U.S. Supreme Court having allowed the 2023 civil verdict to stand, the focus now shifts to the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, where the appeal will be heard. Local observers may be interested in seeing how this case, with its complex interplay of defamation and personal injury claims, ultimately resolves.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 8, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? The writer E. Jean Carroll can collect $5.8 million held in escrow since a jury found that President Donald Trump sexually abused and defamed her, a federal judge ruled Wednesday. Trump’s lawyers immediately appealed to stop the payment.The president has already deposited the money in an account....
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