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Judge orders E. Jean Carroll be paid $5.8M in Trump sex abuse and defamation case; Trump appeals
By ABC at KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· July 8, 2026
· 2 min read
NEW YORK (AP) — Writer E. Jean Carroll can collect $5.8 million awarded to her after 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 i...
Key takeaway 8 million awarded to her after a jury found that President Donald Trump sexually abused and defamed her, a federal judge ruled Wednesday.
Why this matters in The Minneapolis
Minneapolis residents may wonder how this high-profile case affects their own community. While the case itself is centered in New York, the issue of sexual abuse and defamation is a concern that transcends geographical boundaries. In Hennepin County, where Minneapolis is located, there are resources available for survivors of sexual abuse, such as the Hennepin County Domestic Abuse Service Center and the Minneapolis-based Sexual Violence Center. The verdict in the E. Jean Carroll case may serve to raise awareness about these issues and encourage local survivors to come forward. Furthermore, the case highlights the importance of holding those in power accountable for their actions, a principle that is relevant to Minneapolis' own city government and institutions. As the case continues to unfold, Minneapolis residents may be watching to see how it impacts the national conversation around sexual abuse and defamation.
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Published: July 8, 2026 ·
Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) ·
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What is this story about? NEW YORK (AP) — Writer E. Jean Carroll can collect $5.8 million awarded to her after 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 i...
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