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E. Jean Carroll is paid $5.6 million owed by Trump in sex abuse and defamation case
By Scripps News Group at KXXV (ABC 25) News
· July 15, 2026
· 2 min read
Writer E. Jean Carroll has officially been paid the $5.6 million she was owed by President Donald Trump after a jury found him liable of sexually abusing her in 1996 and then defaming her after she publicized the attack.Three years ago, a unanimous nine-person jury found President Trump liable fo...
Key takeaway Jean Carroll has officially been paid the $5.
Why this matters in The Waco
The payment of $5.6 million to E. Jean Carroll by Donald Trump has implications for local discussions on accountability and support for survivors of sexual abuse in Waco . As the community continues to navigate its own approaches to addressing sexual violence, the high-profile case serves as a reminder that holding perpetrators accountable, regardless of their status or position, is crucial. The fact that Trump's lawyers are still attempting to appeal the verdict and reverse the payment highlights the challenges that survivors often face in seeking justice. In Waco, local organizations and advocacy groups have been working to provide resources and support to survivors, and this case may inform their efforts to push for stronger policies and protections. The community will be watching to see how this case, and the separate $83 million defamation award, play out and what impact they may have on local conversations about sexual violence and accountability.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 15, 2026 ·
Source: KXXV (ABC 25) News ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Writer E. Jean Carroll has officially been paid the $5.6 million she was owed by President Donald Trump after a jury found him liable of sexually abusing her in 1996 and then defaming her after she publicized the attack.Three years ago, a unanimous nine-person jury found President Trump liable fo...
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