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Judge Orders Escrow Release
Judge Kaplan orders the immediate disbursement of $5 million plus accrued interest from a court escrow account to Carroll, rejecting Trump’s request for further delay.
Supreme Court Denies Certiorari
The U.S. Supreme Court denies Trump’s petition to review the Second Circuit’s affirmance of the Carroll verdict, exhausting direct appeals.
Jury Awards $5M to Carroll
A federal jury in Manhattan finds Donald Trump liable for sexual abuse and defamation against E. Jean Carroll, awarding $5 million in damages.
A federal court has forced President Trump to release $5 million in escrow funds to E. Jean Carroll, illustrating the finality of civil judgments against sitting presidents once all appeals fail. The Supreme Court’s denial of certiorari and Judge Kaplan’s subsequent order expose the limited immunity doctrines available for pre‑presidential tort conduct.
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