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E. Jean Carroll

E. Jean Carroll: Allegations of Sexual Assault and Legal Actions (2025 Update)

Allegations of Sexual Assault

In June 2019, journalist and author E. Jean Carroll accused Donald J. Trump of sexually assaulting her between late 1995 and early 1996 in a Bergdorf Goodman dressing room in Manhattan. Carroll alleges that after a chance encounter, Trump invited her to try on lingerie, leading to an incident where he forcibly penetrated her. She preserved the dress she wore during the alleged assault, which later underwent DNA testing. Carroll publicly detailed her account in a New York Magazine article titled “Hideous Men” on June 21, 2019. Trump denied the allegations, stating, “She’s not my type” and “I never met her,” despite a 1987 photo showing them together.

Legal Proceedings

Carroll filed her first defamation lawsuit against Trump on November 4, 2019, asserting that his denials harmed her reputation. On November 24, 2022, she filed a second lawsuit under New York’s Adult Survivors Act, which included a battery claim. In May 2023, a federal jury found Trump liable for sexual abuse and defamation, awarding Carroll $5 million in damages. A separate jury in January 2024 awarded her an additional $83.3 million for defamation related to statements Trump made while serving as president. Trump posted a $91.6 million bond in March 2024 to cover the judgments, with appeals ongoing as of June 2025.wsj.com

Appeals and Ongoing Legal Actions

In December 2024, the Second U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the $5 million verdict against Trump, rejecting his claims that the trial judge erred by allowing certain evidence, including the “Access Hollywood” tape. The court concluded that the jury’s decision was based on properly presented facts. Trump has continued to appeal the $83.3 million defamation verdict, with the Department of Justice seeking to intervene on his behalf in April 2025, a move contested by Carroll’s legal team as untimely.lawandcrime.com+5reuters.com+5nypost.com+5nypost.com

Public Statements and Impact

Carroll, now 81, has remained vocal about her experiences, stating in a February 2025 interview, “I’ll fight until he stops lying.” Her cases have become emblematic of the #MeToo movement’s reach into the political sphere, highlighting issues of power and accountability. Despite facing online harassment, Carroll’s legal victories have been seen as significant milestones in holding public figures accountable for misconduct.