A New York jury unanimously found former President Donald Trump liable for the sexual abuse and defamation of writer E. Jean Carroll, awarding her $5 million in damages. The jury, however, rejected a rape charge. During the trial, Carroll recounted her sexual assault by Trump in the dressing room of Bergdorf Goodman in the 1990s. Since it was a civil trial, Trump was not convicted of a crime and does not face prison time. Trump’s lawyer said he would appeal, while the ex-president called the verdict a “disgrace” and said, “I have absolutely no idea who this woman is,” on his Truth Social website. In a statement, E. Jean Carroll said, “Today, the world finally knows the truth. This victory is not just for me but for every woman who has suffered because she was not believed.” We’ll have more on this after headlines.
Donald Trump Found Liable for Sexual Abuse and Defamation of E. Jean Carroll
HeadlineMay 10, 2023