Fact check: How many sexual assault cases has trump settled

1. Summary of the results

Based on the available evidence, Donald Trump has settled one major sexual assault case that resulted in significant financial judgments. The E. Jean Carroll case stands as the primary documented settlement, where Trump was found liable for sexual abuse and defamation in civil court proceedings ^{[1] [2] [3]}.

The Carroll case resulted in two separate jury verdicts totaling $88.3 million: a $5 million judgment in May 2023 and an $83.3 million judgment in January 2024 ^{[2] [1]}. The $5 million verdict has been upheld by the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, which rejected Trump's lawyers' claims about trial irregularities ^[2].

Importantly, the jury made a distinction between sexual abuse and rape under specific legal definitions - they found Trump liable for sexual abuse and defamation but rejected the rape claim specifically ^{[1] [3]}. This legal distinction became significant enough that ABC News settled a separate $15 million defamation lawsuit with Trump after anchor George Stephanopoulos incorrectly stated Trump was found "liable for rape" ^[4].

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

The original question significantly understates the broader scope of sexual misconduct allegations against Trump. According to sources, approximately 28 women have accused Trump of sexual misconduct spanning from the 1970s to recent years, with allegations ranging from inappropriate touching to sexual assault ^{[5] [6]}.

These allegations include incidents at beauty pageants, business meetings, and social events across multiple decades ^[5]. However, the E. Jean Carroll case represents the only instance where allegations proceeded to a successful civil trial resulting in financial judgments ^{[7] [2]}.

Trump has consistently denied all allegations and characterized them as politically motivated ^[6]. His legal team continues to appeal the Carroll verdicts, suggesting ongoing disputes about the legal findings ^[1].

The question also fails to acknowledge that while there is one documented case with financial settlements, the vast majority of the 28 allegations have not resulted in legal settlements or court findings, representing a significant gap between accusations and legally established liability.

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original question contains an implicit assumption that multiple sexual assault cases have been settled, when the evidence shows only one case has resulted in court-ordered financial judgments ^{[1] [2]}.

The phrasing "settled" could be misleading, as the Carroll case involved jury verdicts rather than out-of-court settlements. The $88.3 million in damages were court-ordered judgments following civil trials, not negotiated settlements ^{[2] [1]}.

Additionally, the question doesn't distinguish between allegations and legally established findings. While 28 women have made accusations ^[5], only the Carroll case has resulted in a legal finding of liability for sexual abuse in a court of law ^{[1] [3]}.

The question also fails to acknowledge the ongoing legal disputes and appeals process, which could give readers the impression that all matters are definitively resolved when Trump continues to challenge the verdicts ^[1].