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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 affiliate) — San Antonio
· 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 Terrell Hills News
For residents of Terrell Hills , the recent ruling in the E. Jean Carroll case against President Donald Trump may seem like a distant development, given its origins in a Manhattan department store. However, the case's implications extend to local concerns about accountability and the treatment of sexual abuse survivors. The fact that New York changed its laws to allow survivors to sue over past attacks is noteworthy, as Texas has its own laws and procedures for addressing sexual abuse. The Carroll case may prompt local discussions about the adequacy of Texas's laws and the support available to survivors in the San Antonio area. Additionally, the case's focus on defamation and the consequences of public statements by powerful individuals may resonate with local concerns about the role of public figures in shaping community discourse and the importance of holding them accountable for their words and actions.
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Published: July 8, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio ·
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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