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E. Jean Carroll's Trump Settlement Funds Documentary Oscar Race
E. Jean Carroll collects $5m and $83m Trump settlement after sexual assault court victory, ready for documentary Oscar submission.
In brief
E. Jean Carroll collects $5m and $83m Trump settlement after sexual assault court victory, ready for documentary Oscar submission. E. Jean Carroll received $5 million in 2023 for sexual assault claims against Trump and $83 million in 2024 for defamation, now preparing for documentary Oscar submission. Originally…
E. Jean Carroll's Trump Settlement
E. Jean Carroll has finally collected settlement money from Donald Trump after various appeals.
Court Victory Details
The 82-year-old writer and one-time Elle Magazine advice columnist defeated Trump in court twice after accusing him of sexual assault in a department store dressing room in the mid-'90s.
2023 Settlement Award
She was awarded $5 million in damages in 2023 by a jury that found Trump guilty of sexual abuse.
2024 Defamation Award
The following year, she won another $83 million in a defamation case.
Attorney Statement
Roberta Kaplan, Carroll's attorney said: 'Three years ago, a unanimous nine-person jury found President Trump liable for sexually assaulting and defaming E. Jean Carroll. Today, we are pleased to report that she has received the damages payment the jury awarded her as a result of that verdict.'
“Three years ago, a unanimous nine-person jury found President Trump liable for sexually assaulting and defaming E. Jean Carroll. Today, we are pleased to report that she has received the damages payment the jury awarded her as a result of that verdict.”
Documentary Oscar Race
Carroll is now ready for the documentary Oscar race after securing the settlement funds.
In short
E. Jean Carroll received $5 million in 2023 for sexual assault claims against Trump and $83 million in 2024 for defamation, now preparing for documentary Oscar submission.
