U.S.President Donald Trump has paid writer E Jean Carroll approximately $8.06 million after a jury found him liable for sexually abusing and defaming her in a civil case.The payout, which includes the original $7.2 million verdict plus interest, was released to Ms.Carroll’s law firm following a court order.This marks the first time Trump has been compelled to pay Carroll, who has secured over $126 million in civil judgments against him since 2019.Despite his legal team’s objections, the disbursement proceeded after the U.S.Supreme Court rejected Trump’s appeal of the verdict.

The case stems from allegations that Trump raped Carroll in a Manhattan department store dressing room in 1996, which he has consistently denied, calling her claims a 'hoax.' Jurors awarded damages based on Trump’s 2022 denial, though they did not find him guilty of rape.A separate jury in 2024 ordered an additional $119 million payout for his 2019 denial.Trump’s legal team argues the settlement could lead to 'irreparable harm' if Carroll distributes the funds, but Ms.Carroll’s lawyer stated the verdict was based on her allegations of sexual assault and defamation.