Framing Analysis
The Supreme Court declined review of Donald Trump's appeal on June 29, after which E. Jean Carroll's lawyers requested release of funds held under a 2023 escrow agreement. Trump filed a rehearing petition while the funds, reported at approximately $5.8 million including interest by some sources, continue to sit in a federal court account. Multiple outlets confirm the timeline of filings and the original hold agreement, though the initial deposit amount remains disputed.