Jury Holds Trump Accountable for Sexual Abuse, Awards Accuser $5 Million

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 Jury Holds Trump Accountable for Sexual Abuse, Awards Accuser $5 Million


In a significant legal development, a jury has found Donald Trump liable for sexually abusing advice columnist E. Jean Carroll in 1996 and has ordered him to pay $5 million in damages. This judgment could have profound implications for the former president as he pursues a campaign to regain the presidency.

The verdict, although not unanimous, brings a sense of vindication to Carroll, whose allegations had been ridiculed and dismissed by Trump for many years. While the jury did not support Carroll's claim of rape, they found Trump responsible for a lesser degree of sexual assault. The decision further adds to Trump's legal troubles, compounding his existing challenges.

As the verdict was announced in a federal courtroom in New York City, Carroll acknowledged it with a nod and expressed her gratitude towards her supporters by hugging them and smiling through tears. After the courtroom cleared, Carroll's laughter and tears could be heard echoing.

In addition to holding Trump accountable for sexual assault, the jury also found him liable for defaming Carroll after she publicly made her allegations. Trump chose not to attend the civil trial and was absent when the verdict was read.

Responding to the judgment, Trump took to his social media platform and issued a statement, once again denying any knowledge of Carroll and describing the verdict as a "disgrace" and "a continuation of the greatest witch hunt of all time." He vowed to appeal the decision.

Trump's lawyer, Joseph Tacopina, greeted Carroll and her lawyer, Roberta Kaplan, with handshakes and hugs following the announcement of the verdict. Speaking to reporters outside the courthouse, Tacopina expressed his perplexity at the jury's decision to reject the rape claim while still holding Trump responsible for sexual assault, calling it "perplexing" and "strange."

He defended Trump's absence from the trial, stating that it would have turned into a circus and that his presence would have further fueled the media frenzy. Tacopina emphasized Trump's repeated denial, saying, "What more can you say other than 'I didn't do it.' And he said that on the road."

In a written statement released after leaving the courthouse without speaking, Carroll expressed her motive for suing Trump, stating that she sought to "clear my name and to get my life back." She regarded the verdict as a victory not only for herself but for all women who have suffered because they were not believed.

Roberta Kaplan, in a written statement, expressed her hope that the outcome of this case would demonstrate that nobody, including the president of the United States, is above the law.

The implications of this verdict on Trump's third presidential bid remain unclear. Despite facing numerous controversies in the past, Trump has managed to maintain a strong position among GOP contenders, with few political consequences resulting from previous incidents such as the infamous "Access Hollywood" tape or his indictment in New York.

Following the announcement of the verdict, Trump's fellow Republican candidates remained largely silent, wary of alienating his supporters, who play a crucial role in winning the presidential nomination. Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson, one of the few vocal Trump critics in the race, characterized the verdict as "another example of the indefensible behavior of Donald Trump."

Jury finds Trump liable for sexual abuse, awards accuser $5M


E. Jean Carroll was one of over a dozen women who have accused Trump of sexual assault or harassment. She publicly revealed her allegations in 2019, claiming that Trump had raped her in the dressing room of a high-end Manhattan department store.

Trump vehemently denied the accusation, asserting that he never encountered Carroll at the store and did not know her. He referred to her as a "nut job" who fabricated a false story to promote her memoir.

During the trial, Carroll provided several days of candid and occasionally emotional testimony.
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9/11 families condemn Trump for hosting Saudi-funded LIV golf tournament at his NJ club

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 9/11 families condemn Trump for hosting Saudi-funded LIV golf tournament at his NJ club


Former President Donald Trump has come under criticism from families and survivors of the 9/11 terrorist attacks for hosting an upcoming tournament for the Saudi-funded LIV golf league at his Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, N.J. The group 9/11 Justice has expressed "deep pain and anger" in a letter to Trump, highlighting moments where the former president assigned blame to Saudi Arabia for the attacks that killed 2,977 people in 2001. Trump's decision to host the tournament for personal financial gain is incomprehensible to the group, given that 15 of the 19 attackers were Saudi citizens and terrorist mastermind Osama Bin Laden was born in the country. The LIV tournament, which has made headlines for attracting big names like Phil Mickelson and Dustin Johnson, will take place in July at the Bedminster course. Trump's Miami course is scheduled to host a LIV championship tournament in late October. The PGA Tour suspended players who joined LIV, and the U.S. Department of Justice is reportedly investigating the Tour for potentially anti-competitive behavior against LIV. The LIV tournament is not the first Saudi business dealing connected to Trump. Jared Kushner, Trump's son-in-law and former White House advisor, secured a $2 billion investment from the Saudis' sovereign investment fund for his private equity firm. 9/11 Justice has protested the LIV tournament hosted at the Pumpkin Ridge course in Portland, Oregon, and more stateside tournaments are scheduled for the fall in Boston, Chicago, and a team championship hosted at Trump's Doral course in Miami. Meanwhile, the group has also sent a letter to President Joe Biden demanding that he holds the Saudi government accountable for the attacks.


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Former Trump administration adviser says she found classified documents in ladies’ room

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 Former Trump administration adviser says she found classified documents in ladies’ room


A former Trump administration staffer, Olivia Troye, revealed on MSNBC that she once found classified documents in a ladies' room in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building during the former President's tenure. Troye, who served as a counterterrorism adviser in the Department of Homeland Security and in the office of Vice President Mike Pence, reported the discovery to security after covering up the document and placing it in an unmarked folder. According to her, such security breaches were not uncommon in the Trump administration, with documents often carried around without proper pouches for secure storage.

This revelation comes in the wake of a recent FBI raid on Mar-a-Lago, where documents of multiple classification levels were reportedly discovered. Prior to the raid, photos were released showing fragments of presidential documents floating in toilets. Trump and his allies have been struggling to explain the presence of these documents at his property despite previous negotiations with the FBI to hand them over, including under subpoena. Their explanations range from claims that the documents were planted to claims that they were not sensitive or had already been declassified. None of these claims are backed by evidence and some blatantly disregard the legal requirements imposed on those who handle classified and secret government information. Troye has since become an outspoken critic of the former president and his administration and has testified before the 6 January select committee.


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Trump Supporters descend on Mar A Lago to protest FBI raid

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 Trump Supporters descend on Mar A Lago to protest FBI raid


Donald Trump Jr. took to Twitter to criticize the Department of Justice (DOJ) under President Biden, accusing it of targeting political enemies, similar to the actions of third-world countries. Trump Jr.'s remarks came as his family tried to portray a search of Mar-a-Lago as part of a Democratic effort to prevent Donald Trump from winning another term in 2024.

The search in question was related to the former president taking classified documents from the White House to his residence in Florida after his presidency ended. The National Archives and Records Administration discovered classified material in 15 boxes at the residence, leading to an investigation by the DOJ.

Representative Carolyn B. Maloney of New York, the Chairwoman of the investigation, said that former presidents have a duty to protect America's national security and that allegations of mishandling classified information should be scrutinized. However, Trump and his allies have accused the Biden administration of instigating the search, despite the fact that FBI Director Christopher Wray was appointed by Trump and previously worked in a Republican-led Justice Department.

Eric Trump stated that the boxes containing documents were moved from the White House on Inauguration Day, along with other items, and that they ended up at Mar-a-Lago. The Trump family has criticized the unannounced search, with Donald Trump referring to the raid as unnecessary and inappropriate.

Federal law prohibits the removal of classified documents to unauthorized locations and the mishandling of such records, with penalties of up to five years in prison. Although Trump could argue that he had the authority to declassify information as president, the removal of documents to his residence after his presidency ended could still be considered a violation of federal law.


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Senator Anna Kaplan Condemns Use of Nazi Salute by Political Candidates

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 Senator Anna Kaplan Condemns Use of Nazi Salute by Political Candidates

Senator Anna M. Kaplan (D-North Hills) issued a statement condemning the use of a Nazi-like salute at recent rallies held by former President Donald Trump and Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Doug Mastriano of Pennsylvania. Supporters were urged to hold up their right hands in a manner similar to the "Heil Hitler" salute used by the Nazis.

Senator Kaplan emphasized the importance of learning about the Holocaust to prevent repeating the darkest chapter in history. The use of Nazi symbolism and imagery in political events is unacceptable, and Senator Kaplan calls on all Americans to join her in denouncing it. She also calls on the campaigns to immediately stop using this salute at their rallies.


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Complaints about toilets with a document flush surface

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Complaints about toilets with a document flush surface

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Civil Unrest: Footage from the January 6th Capitol Riots

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Civil Unrest: Footage from the January 6th Capitol Riots

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Remembering Donald Trump: Booed at Ruth Bader Ginsburg's Memorial Service

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Remembering Donald Trump: Booed at Ruth Bader Ginsburg's Memorial Service

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Remembering Donald Trump: American paying for His Sex Scandals

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Remembering Donald Trump: American paying for His Sex Scandals

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Remembering Donald Trump: Trump Begs Melania to Smile

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Remembering Donald Trump: Trump Begs Melania to Smile

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Remembering Donald Trump: Blaming Obama for Iran Missile Strike

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Remembering Donald Trump: Blaming Obama for Iran Missile Strike

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IRONY: Donald Trump speaks on Barack Obama's 2012 Reelection

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IRONY: Donald Trump speaks on Barack Obama's 2012 Reelection

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Remembering Donald Trump: Waving his hand Away

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Remembering Donald Trump: Waving his hand Away

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Remembering Donald Trump: "Fake Jews"

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Remembering Donald Trump: Repetitive Rhetoric

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Michael Cohen calls Donald Trump a Racist

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Remembering Donald Trump: A Message from the Former Mexico President to Donald Trump

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Remembering Donald Trump: A Message from the Former Mexico President to Donald Trump
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Civil Unrest: Free trump Bum-Kicks

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Remembering Donald Trump: Saudi Arabia

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Pharrell Williams Sues Trump

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