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Judge orders the release of Trump’s $5 million payment to E. Jean Carroll
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· July 8, 2026
· 2 min read
By Kara Scannell, CNN
(CNN) — A federal judge on Wednesday ordered the release of more than $5 million to E. Jean Carroll rejecting President Donald Trump’s attempt to delay paying the former magazine columnist a jury found he sexually abused and defamed.
The ruling from federal Judge Lewis K...
Key takeaway A spokesman for Trump’s legal team said in a statement, “The American People stand with President Trump as they demand an immediate end to all of the Witch Hunts, including the Democrat-funded travesty of the Carroll Hoaxes.
Why this matters in The El Paso
The release of the $5 million payment to E. Jean Carroll has implications for El Paso residents who follow high-profile cases involving public figures. As the case unfolds, El Pasoans may be watching to see how the legal system handles allegations of sexual abuse and defamation. The fact that Trump's lawyers argued that releasing the funds would cause "irreparable harm" to the president, while Carroll's lawyers pushed for the payment, highlights the complexities of such cases. In El Paso, where community events and public safety are often discussed, this case may spark conversations about accountability and the role of the legal system in addressing allegations of misconduct. As the case continues to develop, El Paso residents may be interested in seeing how the Supreme Court's decision will impact the outcome and what it might mean for similar cases in the future.
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Published: July 8, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
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What is this story about? By Kara Scannell, CNN
(CNN) — A federal judge on Wednesday ordered the release of more than $5 million to E. Jean Carroll rejecting President Donald Trump’s attempt to delay paying the former magazine columnist a jury found he sexually abused and defamed.
The ruling from federal Judge Lewis K...
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