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Supreme Court rejects Trump’s push to toss $5 million verdict in E. Jean Carroll sexual abuse case
By Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News
· June 29, 2026
· 3 min read
The Supreme Court on Monday rejected a push by President Donald Trump to throw out a jury’s $5 million finding that he sexually abused the writer E. Jean Carroll at a New York City department store in the mid-1990s and later defamed her.The high court declined to take up the case in a brief, unex...
Key takeaway Jean Carroll at a New York City department store in the mid-1990s and later defamed her.
Why this matters in Alamo Heights News
The Supreme Court's decision to reject President Donald Trump's push to toss the $5 million verdict in the E. Jean Carroll sexual abuse case may have implications for local business leaders in Alamo Heights who face similar allegations. As the community continues to navigate issues of accountability and transparency, this ruling sets a precedent for holding individuals in positions of power responsible for their actions. The fact that the high court declined to take up the case, with no noted dissents, suggests that the jury's verdict will be taken seriously. This could have a ripple effect on the local business community, where leaders may be more likely to face consequences for their actions. Additionally, the case highlights the importance of evidentiary rulings and the admission of testimony from other individuals who have made similar allegations, which could impact how local cases are tried in the future.
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Category: business ·
Published: June 29, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? The Supreme Court on Monday rejected a push by President Donald Trump to throw out a jury’s $5 million finding that he sexually abused the writer E. Jean Carroll at a New York City department store in the mid-1990s and later defamed her.The high court declined to take up the case in a brief, unex...
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