History of E. Jean Carroll in Timeline
E. Jean Carroll is an American journalist, author, and advice columnist known for her long-running "Ask E. Jean" column in Elle magazine. In 2019, she published "What Do We Need Men For?: A Modest Proposal," in which she accused Les Moonves and Donald Trump of sexually assaulting her in the mid-1990s. Both men denied the accusations. The allegations and subsequent defamation lawsuits have kept Carroll in the public eye.
December 12, 1943: E. Jean Carroll Born
On December 12, 1943, Elizabeth Jean Carroll was born. She would become a journalist, author, and advice columnist.
1963: Miss Indiana University
In 1963, E. Jean Carroll was crowned Miss Indiana University.
1964: Miss Cheerleader USA Title
In 1964, E. Jean Carroll won the Miss Cheerleader USA title as a representative of Indiana University.
1984: Divorce from Stephen Byers
In 1984, E. Jean Carroll divorced her first husband, Stephen Byers.
1986: Writes for SNL
In 1986, E. Jean Carroll began writing for Saturday Night Live's twelfth season.
1987: Emmy Nomination
In 1987, E. Jean Carroll was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series.
1987: Photograph with Trump
In 1987, a photograph of E. Jean Carroll socializing with Donald Trump was taken.
1990: Divorce from John Johnson
In 1990, E. Jean Carroll divorced her second husband, John Johnson.
1993: Hunter: The Strange and Savage Life of Hunter S. Thompson Published
In 1993, Carroll's biography of Hunter S. Thompson, Hunter: The Strange and Savage Life of Hunter S. Thompson, was published.
1993: "Ask E. Jean" Column Debuts
In 1993, E. Jean Carroll's "Ask E. Jean" advice column began its run in Elle magazine.
1994: Hosts 'Ask E. Jean' TV Series
In 1994, E. Jean Carroll began hosting and producing the 'Ask E. Jean' television series on NBC's America's Talking.
1995: CableACE Award Nomination
In 1995, E. Jean Carroll and her show were nominated for a CableACE Award.
1995: Alleged Sexual Assault
In late 1995 or early 1996, E. Jean Carroll alleges that she was sexually assaulted by Donald Trump.
1996: End of 'Ask E. Jean' TV Series
In 1996, E. Jean Carroll ended her run as host and producer of the 'Ask E. Jean' television series on NBC's America's Talking.
1996: Alleged Sexual Assault
In late 1995 or early 1996, E. Jean Carroll alleges that she was sexually assaulted by Donald Trump.
1998: Work Included in Anthologies
In 1998, E. Jean Carroll's work was included in non-fiction anthologies such as The Best of Outside: The First 20 Years and Out of the Noosphere: Adventure, Sports, Travel, and the Environment.
1999: Bill Tonelli Interview
In 1999, Bill Tonelli, E. Jean Carroll's Esquire and Rolling Stone editor, stated that all of her stories are essentially about "What is this person like when he or she is in a room with E. Jean?".
2002: Co-founded greatboyfriends.com
In 2002, Carroll co-founded greatboyfriends.com with her sister, Cande Carroll.
2002: "The Cheerleaders" Selected for 'Best American Crime Writing'
In 2002, Carroll's story for Spin, "The Cheerleaders", was selected as one of the year's "Best True Crime Reporting" pieces and appeared in Best American Crime Writing.
2003: Work Included in 'Sand in My Bra'
In 2003, E. Jean Carroll's work was included in the anthology 'Sand in My Bra: Funny Women Write from the Road'.
2004: Launched Catch27.com
In 2004, E. Jean Carroll launched Catch27.com, a spoof of Facebook.
2005: GreatBoyfriends Acquired
In 2005, GreatBoyfriends was acquired by The Knot Inc.
2007: Launched askejean.com
In 2007, E. Jean Carroll launched an online version of her column, askejean.com.
2012: Co-founded Tawkify
In 2012, Carroll co-founded Tawkify, "a personal concierge for dating."
2012: Expanded Definition of Rape by Justice Department
In 2012, the Justice Department expanded its definition of rape to include penetration "with any body part or object."
June 2019: What Do We Need Men For?: A Modest Proposal Released
In June 2019, Carroll's memoir, What Do We Need Men For?: A Modest Proposal, was released.
June 21, 2019: Article Published in New York Magazine
On June 21, 2019, E. Jean Carroll published an article in New York magazine stating that Donald Trump had sexually assaulted her in the mid-1990s.
November 2019: Defamation Lawsuit Filed
In November 2019, E. Jean Carroll filed a defamation lawsuit against Donald Trump with the New York Supreme Court.
2019: Accusations Against Moonves and Trump
In 2019, E. Jean Carroll accused Les Moonves and Donald Trump of sexually assaulting her in the mid-1990s in her book, What Do We Need Men For?: A Modest Proposal. Both men denied the allegations.
2019: Carroll Sues Trump for Defamation
In 2019, E. Jean Carroll sued Trump for defamation after he denied allegations of sexual assault.
2019: Accusation of Les Moonves
In 2019, E. Jean Carroll was among 13 women who accused CBS Corporation chairman and CEO Les Moonves of sexual assault.
February 2020: Carroll Fired from Elle
In February 2020, E. Jean Carroll was fired from Elle magazine, which she attributed to Donald Trump's influence, though Elle cited a business decision.
September 2020: DOJ Attempts to Take Over Case
In September 2020, government lawyers from the Department of Justice asserted that Donald Trump had acted in his official capacity while responding to E. Jean Carroll's accusation, attempting to move the case to federal court.
October 2020: DOJ Motion Rejected
In October 2020, U.S. District Court Judge Lewis A. Kaplan rejected the DOJ's motion to take over E. Jean Carroll's defamation case against Donald Trump.
2020: Series of Articles for The Atlantic
In 2020, E. Jean Carroll wrote a series of articles for The Atlantic that profiled several of the 25 women who have accused Donald Trump of sexual misconduct.
2020: End of "Ask E. Jean" Column
In 2020, the "Ask E. Jean" column ended its run in Elle magazine.
January 2021: Profile of Jill Harth in Vanity Fair
In January 2021, Carroll's profile of Jill Harth, who alleged she had been groped by Donald Trump, appeared in Vanity Fair.
June 2021: DOJ Argues to Defend Trump
In June 2021, the DOJ argued to the Second Circuit appeals court that DOJ lawyers should defend Donald Trump as a federal employee in the defamation case brought by E. Jean Carroll.
October 2021: Featured on This American Life
In October 2021, This American Life featured E. Jean Carroll in conversation with Jessica Leeds, who also accused Donald Trump of sexual misconduct.
September 27, 2022: Appeals Court Ruling
On September 27, 2022, the appeals court ruled that "we cannot say what the District would do" in terms of allowing Donald Trump to be shielded by his former office as U.S. president in the defamation case brought by E. Jean Carroll.
November 24, 2022: Carroll Sues Trump for Battery
On November 24, 2022, E. Jean Carroll sued Donald Trump for battery in New York under the Adult Survivors Act.
January 2023: D.C. Appeals Court Hears Arguments
In January 2023, the District of Columbia (D.C.) appeals court held oral arguments before a full panel of judges regarding the defamation case brought by E. Jean Carroll.
February 2023: Trial Date Scheduled
In February 2023, Judge Kaplan scheduled the trial date for E. Jean Carroll's case against Donald Trump for April 25.
April 13, 2023: Funding Disclosure
On April 13, 2023, E. Jean Carroll disclosed that part of her legal expenses were funded by Reid Hoffman.
April 2023: Carroll's Residence in Upstate New York
As of April 2023, E. Jean Carroll was residing in upstate New York.
May 9, 2023: Trump Found Liable for Defamation and Sexual Abuse
On May 9, 2023, a jury found Donald Trump liable for defamation and sexual abuse against E. Jean Carroll in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, awarding her $5 million in damages.
May 11, 2023: Trump Files Appeal
On May 11, 2023, Donald Trump filed an appeal with the Second Circuit Court of Appeals following the verdict finding him liable for sexual abuse, battery, and defamation.
May 23, 2023: Carroll Seeks Additional Damages
On May 23, 2023, E. Jean Carroll sought $10 million in additional damages and asked the court to expand the 2019 defamation lawsuit to include Donald Trump's post-verdict remarks on CNN and Truth Social.
June 2023: Trump Counter-Sues Carroll for Defamation
In June 2023, Donald Trump counter-sued E. Jean Carroll for defamation, after she told CNN "yes he did" rape her.
July 19, 2023: Judge Kaplan's Ruling on Rape
On July 19, 2023, Judge Kaplan ruled that Donald Trump did rape E. Jean Carroll as the term is understood "in common modern parlance."
September 2023: Summary Judgment for Carroll
In September 2023, Judge Kaplan issued a summary judgment in E. Jean Carroll's favor, stating that the facts established by the trial jury were indisputable.
January 15, 2024: Second Defamation Trial Scheduled
On January 15, 2024, the second defamation trial was scheduled.
January 16, 2024: Tacopina Drops Representation
On January 16, 2024, after Joe Tacopina dropped his representation of Donald Trump just as the case was about to resume, ex-Trump attorney Tim Parlatore criticized Tacopina's cross-examination of E. Jean Carroll in prior proceedings.
January 26, 2024: Trump Found Liable for Additional Defamation
On January 26, 2024, a jury found Donald Trump liable for defamation against E. Jean Carroll regarding his remarks after the first verdict, awarding her an additional $83.3 million in damages. Trump appealed the verdict and posted a $91.6 million bond.
March 8, 2024: Trump Appeals Verdict and Posts Bond
On March 8, 2024, Donald Trump appealed the verdict and posted a $91.6 million bond, three days before the payments deadline.
