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The Supreme Court declined to hear President Donald Trump’s challenge to a $5 million civil verdict finding him liable for sexual abuse and defamation in a case brought by writer E. Jean Carroll.
The justices issued the decision without explanation, a standard practice when the high court turns away petitions. This marks the second time in 2024 the Court has rejected Trump’s effort to overturn the New York jury’s finding.
What Happened
A federal jury in New York determined in 2023 that Trump sexually abused Carroll and defamed her. The verdict resulted in the $5 million award against the president.
Carroll has delayed collecting the judgment while Trump pursued his appeals through the courts. A separate defamation trial produced an $83.3 million award, which remains under appeal with Trump’s legal team arguing he is entitled to presidential immunity.
Trump’s Legal Arguments
Trump’s attorneys have contested both verdicts, pursuing every available avenue to challenge the outcomes. The remaining $83.3 million judgment faces further legal challenges centered on presidential immunity and the Westfall Act, a federal law addressing employee liability.

Trump has consistently denied Carroll’s accusations and maintained that the civil proceedings were politically motivated distractions from his presidential duties.
What This Means
The Supreme Court’s refusal to hear the appeal leaves the $5 million verdict intact, clearing a potential path for Carroll to seek payment following the prolonged litigation. The decision does not address the separate $83.3 million defamation award, which continues through the appeals process.
The case has unfolded against a backdrop of intense political scrutiny and repeated legal challenges from the Trump legal team over the past two years.
This story has been updated. CNN’s legal team contributed to this report.
