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E. Jean Carroll
Journalist, Author, Sexual Assault Survivor
Trump Accuser, $83.3 Million Judgment Winner
Overview
E. Jean Carroll is an American journalist and advice columnist who accused Donald Trump of raping her in a Bergdorf Goodman dressing room in the mid-1990s. After Trump repeatedly defamed her by calling her a liar and saying she was"not my type,"she sued him. A jury found Trump liable for sexual abuse and defamation, awarding her $5 million in 2023. In a second defamation trial in 2024, the jury awarded her $83.3 million in damages.
Key Affiliations
Controversies & Concerns
Trump denied ever meeting her despite photographic evidence
Trump said she was"not my type"- itself defamatory
Fired from Elle after announcing lawsuit against Trump
Death threats from Trump supporters
DOJ initially tried to shield Trump under Federal Tort Claims Act
Related Investigations (4)
Known Associates & Connections
Donald Trump
Rapist; found liable by jury for sexual abuse
Lisa Birnbach
Friend who she called immediately after assault
Carol Martin
Friend she told about assault
Sources & Documentation
4 documented sources from official records, investigations, and reports
Personal Information
- Born
- December 12, 1943
- Birthplace
- Detroit, Michigan, USA
- Also Known As
- Elle Columnist
Education
- •B.A., Indiana University
- •M.F.A., Columbia University
Key Timeline
1943
Born in Detroit, Michigan
1995-1996
Raped by Donald Trump in Bergdorf Goodman dressing room
2019
Publishes accusation in New York Magazine and book"What Do We Need Men For?"
2019
Trump denies assault, claims she's"not my type"and"lying"
2019
Fired from Elle magazine after 26 years
2019
Files first defamation lawsuit against Trump
2022
New York Adult Survivors Act allows her to sue for assault
2022
Files civil lawsuit for battery and defamation
2023
May: Jury finds Trump liable for sexual abuse, awards $5 million
2024
January: Second jury awards $83.3 million for defamation
2024
Trump appeals both verdicts
2025
Appeals pending while Trump serves as President