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Writer E. Jean Carroll calls for Trump to pay $5.8M after high court appeal fails
By Michael R. Sisak And Larry Neumeister, Associated Press at KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· July 1, 2026
· 3 min read
Advice columnist E. Jean Carroll asked a judge Tuesday to require President Donald Trump to pay her $5 million from a jury verdict that concluded Trump sexually abused her in 1996 and defamed her after she publicly described the attack in 2019. Carroll's lawyers said in papers filed in Manhattan ...
Key takeaway Carroll's lawyers said in papers filed in Manhattan federal court that Trump is unjustly trying to delay releasing the money from an escrow fund after the Supreme Court refused Monday to hear an appeal of the 2023 civil verdict.
Why this matters in The Pearland
In Pearland , residents are likely to be following this case with interest, given the city's proximity to Houston and its connection to the broader national conversation about accountability and justice. The fact that Trump's lawyers are considering asking the Supreme Court to reconsider its decision may spark debate among locals about the limits of legal appeals and the importance of holding public figures accountable for their actions. As the case moves forward, with Trump's lawyers required to respond by July 7, Pearland residents may be watching to see how the court navigates the issue of payment and whether Trump will ultimately be required to pay the nearly $5.8 million owed to Carroll. The outcome of this case may also have implications for how similar cases are handled in Texas, particularly in the Houston area, where Pearland is located.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 1, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? Advice columnist E. Jean Carroll asked a judge Tuesday to require President Donald Trump to pay her $5 million from a jury verdict that concluded Trump sexually abused her in 1996 and defamed her after she publicly described the attack in 2019. Carroll's lawyers said in papers filed in Manhattan ...
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