Portland, OR, August 17, 2026 —

The Supreme Court of the United States has once again denied Donald Trump’s efforts to overturn a $5 million defamation verdict that was awarded to E. Jean Carroll.

This decision marks the latest legal development in the ongoing case between Carroll, a writer, and Trump, the former President. The $5 million verdict was initially awarded in May 2023 by a federal jury in New York.

The jury found that Trump had sexually abused and defamed Carroll. The defamation claim stemmed from statements Trump made denying the allegations and attacking Carroll’s credibility.

Trump had sought to appeal the verdict, arguing that it should be overturned. However, the Supreme Court’s refusal to hear his appeal means the original verdict and the awarded damages remain in place.

The initial lawsuit was filed by Carroll in 2019. She accused Trump of sexually assaulting her in a department store dressing room in the mid-1990s and subsequently defaming her when he denied her claims.

While the jury did not find Trump liable for sexual assault, they did find him liable for sexual abuse and defamation. The $5 million award included $5 million in compensatory and punitive damages.

The legal proceedings have been closely watched, with significant implications for both parties involved. Trump’s legal team has pursued various avenues to challenge the judgment, but this latest rejection by the Supreme Court signifies a setback for those efforts.



Story summarized from the original created by Geoff Herbert on www.oregonlive.com, see more information here.

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