Jury Concludes That Donald Trump Sexually Abused E. Jean Carroll Following Emotional Civil Trial (People)

Jury Concludes That Donald Trump Sexually Abused E. Jean Carroll Following Emotional Civil Trial – By Virginia Chamlee (People) / May 9, 2023

Tuesday’s bombshell verdict marks the first time Trump — who has been accused of sexual assault by several women over the years — is being held liable for sexual misconduct

Donald Trump has been deemed liable for sexually abusing and defaming former Elle advice columnist E. Jean Carroll, based on a jury’s findings in her highly publicized civil trial that sought damages for both acts.

The case against the former president — which moved through a Manhattan federal court — stemmed from rape and defamation allegations made by Carroll, who sued the former president under New York’s Adult Survivors Act, which creates a one-year lookback window for survivors of sexual abuse to file claims otherwise barred by the statute of limitations.

The unanimous verdict required fewer than three hours of deliberations to reach, and marks the first time Trump — who has been accused of sexual assault by numerous women — has been held legally responsible for sexual misconduct.

Prior to the reading of the verdict, the judge issued a decorum warning, according to journalists inside the courtroom: “No shouting. No jumping up and down. No race for the door.” As the jury revealed its findings, Carroll held one of her attorney’s hands.

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