Former President Donald Trump, 79, has sent a letter to E. Jean Carroll, the writer who won a civil case against him for sexual abuse and defamation. The letter, described as a 'love letter,' was sent after a jury found Trump liable for sexually abusing Carroll in the 1990s and ordered him to pay $5 million in damages.

Carroll, a former Elle magazine columnist, first accused Trump of rape in a 2019 book excerpt. The civil trial concluded in May 2023 with the jury finding Trump liable for sexual abuse but not rape. Trump has consistently denied the allegations and called Carroll's claims a 'scam.' The former president is currently appealing the verdict.

The letter's contents remain undisclosed, but its timing raises questions about Trump's approach to his legal battles and accusers. As Trump campaigns for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, this development adds another layer to his ongoing legal challenges and public controversies.