Donald Trump has launched an unexpected legal manoeuvre to reclaim millions of dollars paid to writer E. Jean Carroll, days after a court-controlled escrow account disbursed the funds.
The $5.6 million payment, comprising a 2023 jury award plus accrued interest, was transferred to Carroll on 9 July, nearly three years after a Manhattan federal jury found Trump liable for sexual abuse and defamation. Rather than accepting the conclusion of the protracted litigation, Trump's defence team has insisted that the money be returned, setting the stage for an unprecedented post-disbursement showdown.
