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President Donald Trump officially paid magazine writer E. Jean Carroll more than $5.6 million that he owed her after a jury found him liable for sexual abuse and defamation.

More than three years after the jury’s verdict, the president transferred $5,625,005.48 to Carroll on July 9, according to a court filing submitted in the case Tuesday.

“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,” Roberta Kaplan, an attorney representing Carroll, said in a statement.

Earlier this month, a federal judge ordered the president to finally pay Carroll after he exhausted his appeals in the case and the Supreme Court rejected the president’s request for justices to intervene.

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[–] Marty_TF@lemmy.zip 55 points 3 days ago (1 children)

meaning raping someone cost him 0.07% of the money he grifted only during his presidencies

[–] Dadifer@lemmy.world 2 points 3 days ago

But for that one, it was everything

[–] pelespirit@sh.itjust.works 30 points 3 days ago

Sexual assault = rapist

[–] medicsofanarchy@lemmy.world 27 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Now, let's talk accrued interest.

[–] st3ph3n@midwest.social 7 points 3 days ago

That was included, some $800k.

[–] AngryRedHerring@lemmy.world 20 points 3 days ago

...Now what about the $88.3 million

[–] st3ph3n@midwest.social 19 points 3 days ago (1 children)

The only reason she was able to get paid is because the funds were being held in escrow by order of the court, not under his direct control.

[–] Madison420@lemmy.world 0 points 3 days ago

That's how bond works yeah.

[–] BigMacHole@thelemmy.club 17 points 3 days ago (1 children)

He paid her because he's INNOCENT!

-Free Thinking ~~Rapists!~~ Republicans!

[–] halcyoncmdr@piefed.social 2 points 3 days ago (1 children)

He paid her because he definitely doesn't want the courts appointing anyone to look into his finances and force it.

[–] obviouspornalt@fedinsfw.app 1 points 3 days ago

he paid her because posting bond is a requirement for appeal.

[–] Atelopus-zeteki@fedia.io 12 points 3 days ago

Congratulations, Ms. Carroll. I had to read carefully, at first not believing this could be true. Truly the best of news to start this day. Now let's talk about ALL the other Trump-Epstein victims.

[–] resipsaloquitur@lemmy.cafe 11 points 3 days ago

She did it. You crazy sonuvabitch, you actually did it.

[–] aramis87@fedia.io 6 points 3 days ago (1 children)

I just want to get right in his face and scream LOSER at him and see his face implode.

[–] AngryRedHerring@lemmy.world 3 points 3 days ago

If I was close enough to be in his face he'd get more than just that

[–] DagwoodIII@piefed.social 4 points 3 days ago

And of course the Radical Left won't be satisfied and will continue their witch hunt.

No /s because that's exactly what they'll say...

[–] Fredselfish@lemmy.world 3 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Bet her our attorney got most of that.

[–] SaveTheTuaHawk@lemmy.ca 2 points 2 days ago

Trump paid someone? I was sure he was going to still somehow avoid it for years.