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Trump must pay $5.8 million to E. Jean Carroll, judge says
By AP via Scripps News Group at KXXV (ABC 25) News
· July 8, 2026
· 2 min read
E. Jean Carroll can be paid the $5.8 million that was set aside after a jury found three years ago that President Donald Trump sexually abused her in 1996 before he became president and defamed her after she publicly revealed the attack, a federal judge ruled Wednesday.Judge Lewis A. Kaplan issue...
Key takeaway 8 million that was set aside after a jury found three years ago that President Donald Trump sexually abused her in 1996 before he became president and defamed her after she publicly revealed the attack, a federal judge ruled Wednesday.
Why this matters in The Waco
The ruling that Donald Trump must pay $5.8 million to E. Jean Carroll has implications for local discussions about accountability and the treatment of survivors of sexual abuse. In Waco , community members and leaders have been working to create a supportive environment for those who have experienced trauma, and this case may inform those efforts. The fact that Trump's lawyers considered asking the Supreme Court to reconsider its decision, and that he resumed defamatory attacks against Carroll, may be seen as an attempt to silence or intimidate her, which could have a chilling effect on local survivors who are considering coming forward. As the community continues to grapple with issues of public safety and support for survivors, the outcome of this case may be closely watched by local advocates and residents. The separate appeal of $83 million in defamation compensation may also be of interest to locals who are following the case and its potential impact on conversations about consent and respect.
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Published: July 8, 2026 ·
Source: KXXV (ABC 25) News ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? E. Jean Carroll can be paid the $5.8 million that was set aside after a jury found three years ago that President Donald Trump sexually abused her in 1996 before he became president and defamed her after she publicly revealed the attack, a federal judge ruled Wednesday.Judge Lewis A. Kaplan issue...
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