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Writer E. Jean Carroll calls for Trump to pay $5.8M after high court appeal fails
By Michael R. Sisak And Larry Neumeister, Associated Press at KPRC 2 Houston / Click2Houston (NBC)
· July 1, 2026
· 3 min read
Advice columnist E. Jean Carroll asked a judge Tuesday to require President Donald Trump to pay her $5 million from a jury verdict that concluded Trump sexually abused her in 1996 and defamed her after she publicly described the attack in 2019. Carroll's lawyers said in papers filed in Manhattan ...
Key takeaway Carroll's lawyers said in papers filed in Manhattan federal court that Trump is unjustly trying to delay releasing the money from an escrow fund after the Supreme Court refused Monday to hear an appeal of the 2023 civil verdict.
Why this matters in Magnolia News
In the Houston area, where many residents take pride in their community's strong stance against sexual violence, the latest development in the E. Jean Carroll case may resonate deeply. As the case moves forward, with a judge agreeing to expedite Carroll's request for the payout, locals may be watching to see how this high-profile example of seeking justice for sexual abuse plays out. The fact that Trump is continuing to fight the verdict, even after the Supreme Court refused to hear his appeal, may be seen as a test of the legal system's commitment to holding powerful individuals accountable. For Montgomery County residents, this case may also raise questions about the local resources available to support survivors of sexual violence and how the community can work to prevent such crimes from occurring in the first place. As the case continues to unfold, it will be worth paying attention to how it sparks conversations and actions in the Magnolia community.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 1, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 Houston / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
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What is this story about? Advice columnist E. Jean Carroll asked a judge Tuesday to require President Donald Trump to pay her $5 million from a jury verdict that concluded Trump sexually abused her in 1996 and defamed her after she publicly described the attack in 2019. Carroll's lawyers said in papers filed in Manhattan ...
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