Former President Donald Trump has been found liable by a New York jury for sexually abusing writer E. Jean Carroll in the 1990s. However, the jury did not hold him liable for the alleged rape. As a result, Carroll has been awarded $5 million in damages for her battery and defamation claims. The jury determined that Carroll provided sufficient evidence to establish that Trump had sexually abused her, but they did not find enough evidence to support the rape allegation. The jury also concluded that Trump defamed Carroll by dismissing her claims as a hoax. This verdict is significant as it marks the first time a former president has been held civilly liable for sexual misconduct.
Trump, who is also a candidate for the 2024 presidential election, has consistently denied Carroll's accusations and expressed dissatisfaction with the verdict on social media. It's important to note that the verdict does not carry any criminal implications, and Trump's defence team intends to appeal the decision. Carroll filed the lawsuit in 2020, alleging that Trump had raped her in a department store during the 1990s. The trial commenced on April 25 and concluded with the jury's verdict.
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