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A federal judge issued a ruling on the payment of a $5 million judgment. The judgment stems from a civil trial in which a jury found former President Donald A federal judge issued a ruling on the payment of a $5 million judgment. The
judgment stems from a civil trial in which a jury found former President Donald Trump liable. The jury concluded Trump sexually abused and defamed author E. Jean Carroll. Carroll had asked the court to compel Trump to honor the judgment.
The judge’s order directs that the $5 million be released to Carroll. The decision follows Trump’s ongoing refusal to pay the award. Legal experts note the ruling may lead to enforcement actions to collect the money. The case
highlights the continuing legal battles facing the former president.