# Trump ordered to pay $5.8 million in defamation case after appeal fails

A US federal court has rejected Donald Trump's appeal, affirming the $5.8 million defamation award to writer E. Jean Carroll. The ruling stems from Trump's statements denying Carroll's sexual assault allegations. This decision underscores ongoing legal scrutiny for the former president as he campaigns for reelection.

**Importance:** 4/5

## Sources

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/8/trump-ordered-to-pay-e-jean-carroll-5-8m-after-failed-appeal?traffic_source=rss) — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 19:58:00 +0000
- [BBC World](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx232p85lp5o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:21:48 GMT
- [BBC World](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c2dydj1wp93o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:55:48 GMT
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jul/15/bloomberg-singapore-defamation-case) — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 02:03:57 GMT