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May 13, 2026
Appeals Court Halts Trump's $83 Million Payment to E. Jean Carroll
- A federal appeals court paused President Trump's $83 million defamation payment to E. Jean Carroll until the Supreme Court decides on the case.
- The court's ruling allows Trump to challenge the award while requiring him to increase his bond to nearly $100 million.
- Carroll's attorney expressed satisfaction with the bond requirement, which accounts for accruing interest during the legal proceedings.
2 Sources
- Appeals court pauses Trump’s $83 million payment to E. Jean Carroll pending Supreme Court actionMay 13, 2026 at 2:27 AM · NBC
- Appeals court temporarily blocks Trump $83M payment in E. Jean Carroll caseMay 13, 2026 at 2:14 PM · The Hill