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Trump Ordered to Pay E. Jean Carroll $5.6M in Defamation Case

E. Jean Carroll has received $5,625,005.48 from Donald Trump as part of a federal civil jury verdict for sexual abuse and defamation. This amount includes $5 million awarded in damages from a May 2023 verdict, plus post-judgment interest accrued over the last three years. Carroll's lawyer confirmed the fund transfer followed a July 9 court ruling rejecting Trump's attempts to avoid payment. The implications of this case may influence investors closely watching Trump's ongoing legal battles and their potential impact on his political future.