E. Jean Carroll: The Woman Behind the Lawsuit Against Donald Trump
Who is E. Jean Carroll? E. Jean Carroll is an American journalist, author, and advice columnist. Born on December 12, 1943, in Detroit, Michigan, Carroll has had a long and successful career in the media industry. She is best known for her work as the advice columnist for Elle magazine, where she has been dispensing wisdom and guidance to readers for over 25 years. She is also known for an odd interview with Anderson Cooper. She has also written for a variety of other publications, including The Atlantic, The New York Times, and Vanity Fair.
Carroll is the author of several books, including “What Do We Need Men For? A Modest Proposal,” which details her experiences with sexual assault and harassment. She is also the creator of the website Ask E. Jean, where she offers advice on a wide range of topics.
Why does Trump owe her money? In 2019, E. Jean Carroll filed a defamation lawsuit against former President Donald Trump. Carroll alleged that Trump sexually assaulted her in a New York City department store in the mid-1990s. When Carroll came forward with her story, Trump denied the allegations and made disparaging comments about her, calling her a liar and claiming that she was not his “type.” There is still no proof that anything happened.
In response, Carroll filed a defamation suit against Trump. The case went to trial in 2023, and a jury found that Trump had defamed Carroll and ordered him to pay her $5 million in damages. In a separate trial in 2024, a jury found that Trump had sexually abused Carroll and ordered him to pay her an additional $83.3 million in damages.
In total, Donald Trump owes E. Jean Carroll $88.3 million in damages for defaming her and for the sexual abuse she suffered at his hands. The case has been a high-profile one, and has brought attention to the issue of sexual assault and the importance of holding those in power accountable for their actions.
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