Former President Donald Trump has settled a significant legal dispute by releasing $5.6 million in funds previously held in a government account. The payment resolves an assault and defamation case brought by E. Jean Carroll. Throughout the appeals process, the contested funds remained frozen in an official government account while Trump challenged the verdict. This financial resolution marks a major development in one of the high-profile legal battles facing the former president.

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