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Judge Kaplan: Clerk will publish the verdict.
Clerk: As to battery, did Ms. Carroll prove that Mr. Trump raped Ms. Carroll? Answer. NO
Clerk: Abused Ms. Carroll? Yes. Dollar amount: $2 million

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Clerk: Wonton disgard? Yes. $20,000.  Defamation? Yes. Trump's statement false? Yes. Actual malice? Yes. Injured? Yes. Amount: $1 million. Reputation repair program: $1.7 million.
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Interesting.

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Of course, it's WANTON, not wonton. That's Chinese food.

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Clear: Wonton? Yes. Amount: $280,000.
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JUSTICE? U.S. District Judge Lewis Kaplan instructed the jury that all they have to do is conclude that Trump gave Carroll an “unwanted peck on the cheek” in order to find him guilty in civil rape case. The judge and jury are all Democrats.
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BREAKING: A Manhattan jury just found Donald Trump liable in a civil lawsuit for E. Jean Carroll's claims of abuse and defamation but REJECTS her claim that he raped her in the 90s.
She's the lady who said "rape is sexy" on CNN.
Her lawsuit was also entirely funded by Democrat megadonor Reid Hoffman, who was recently exposed for hanging out on Jeffrey Epstein's island in 2014.


Of course, this wasn't a matter of "guilty" or "innocent." It was a civil case. But is this really a fair statement of the law?

Next question: what effect, if any, on Trump's presidential aspirations?
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That old Pu$$y Grabbing comment came back to bit him in the ass.
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That old Pu$$y Grabbing comment came back to bit him in the ass.

Yep....not testifying came back to haunt him
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Looks like she'll be grabbing Trump by the wallet.
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That old Pu$$y Grabbing comment came back to bit him in the ass.

I think we can change the labeling of the Access Hollywood tape from "locker room talk" to "confession."

So now we're gonna get 18 months of "he didn't RAPE rape, just sexually abused and defamed."  If Elon needs a Mars crew I will happily volunteer.

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Not surprised by the verdict since there was no bar to step over. I am somewhat surprised by the relatively low dollar amounts.
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It will be years before Carroll sees a dime...


May 9, 2023 3:39pm EDT
Trump to appeal verdict in E. Jean Carroll case, says he has 'absolutely no idea' who she is
A federal jury in NYC said Trump was not guilty of rape, but was guilty of sexual abuse and defamation

https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-to-appeal-verdict-in-e-jean-carroll-case-says-he-has-absolutely-no-idea-who-she-is
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Re: VERDICT returned in E. Jean Carroll defamation case v. Donald Trump
« Reply #10 on: May 09, 2023, 03:55:35 pm »
I'd appeal, too. The judge exhibited clear bias.
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Manhattan jury rejects E. Jean Carroll's claim that Donald Trump raped her.
Same Manhattan jury then finds Trump liable for defamation for saying that he didn't rape her.
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Re: VERDICT returned in E. Jean Carroll defamation case v. Donald Trump
« Reply #11 on: May 09, 2023, 03:59:54 pm »
Hmph. Faith in justice system somewhat restored, at least momentarily. Shocked that a Manhattan jury would actually acquit Trump of anything. But of course I never expected him to walk away scott free.

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Re: VERDICT returned in E. Jean Carroll defamation case v. Donald Trump
« Reply #12 on: May 09, 2023, 04:00:33 pm »
He never met her..thought she was one of his wives.. *****rollingeyes*****  pointing-down

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« Reply #13 on: May 09, 2023, 04:01:03 pm »
Of course, it's WANTON, not wonton. That's Chinese food.

Maybe the jury didn't like their lunch....

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Re: VERDICT returned in E. Jean Carroll defamation case v. Donald Trump
« Reply #14 on: May 09, 2023, 04:07:46 pm »
Hmph. Faith in justice system somewhat restored, at least momentarily. Shocked that a Manhattan jury would actually acquit Trump of anything. But of course I never expected him to walk away scott free.

Me neither - Though that is more of a judgement against the NY justice system than against Tumpy.

This kind of #metoo crap is always reject-able on its face, and always should be.
No doubt he will appeal, and win in the end.

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Re: VERDICT rendered in E. Jean Carroll defamation case v. Donald Trump
« Reply #15 on: May 09, 2023, 04:21:07 pm »
I think we can change the labeling of the Access Hollywood tape from "locker room talk" to "confession."

So now we're gonna get 18 months of "he didn't RAPE rape, just sexually abused and defamed."  If Elon needs a Mars crew I will happily volunteer.
Dunno. we aren't on anything I recognize as Planet Earth now. :shrug:
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« Reply #16 on: May 09, 2023, 04:48:30 pm »
Dunno. we aren't on anything I recognize as Planet Earth now. :shrug:

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« Reply #17 on: May 09, 2023, 05:36:38 pm »


This kind of #metoo crap is always reject-able on its face, and always should be.


Right

You can’t come out and claim someone rape to 20-30 years after an alleged rape and expect a conviction.

The #MeToo movement had nothing to do with women and more to do with getting Donald Trump. Evidence of that is when Joe Biden was accused and the #MeToo movement ran from his accuser as fast as they could
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« Reply #18 on: May 09, 2023, 05:38:47 pm »
I'd appeal, too. The judge exhibited clear bias.

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Re: VERDICT returned in E. Jean Carroll defamation case v. Donald Trump
« Reply #19 on: May 09, 2023, 05:44:25 pm »
This defamation civil suit has always been about the Benjamins ----- 

The funniest part of this is they had been playing selective video clips from Trump's deposition on a loop all over MSM social media. But, pulled them when it turned out the clips were helping Trump with the general population   :laugh:

My predictions in no particular order:
* Expect those deposition clips to make an appearance on the rally Trumptron
* Look for Ms.Carroll to rapidly develop a deeper appreciation of "defamation"
* Ms. Carroll and her estate will owe Trump $50 million

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« Reply #20 on: May 09, 2023, 06:07:05 pm »
Given the location, the fact that this  is a civil trial and the defendant, I expected nothing less.

I do hope Trump appeals...this is kooky and wrong.

These women making allegations 30 years after the fact do nothing more that throw out protestations of women who may have actually been hurt.

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« Reply #21 on: May 09, 2023, 06:28:23 pm »
Given the location, the fact that this  is a civil trial and the defendant, I expected nothing less.

I do hope Trump appeals...this is kooky and wrong.

These women making allegations 30 years after the fact do nothing more that throw out protestations of women who may have actually been hurt.

I hope he does appeal as well and comes out victorious.

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« Reply #22 on: May 09, 2023, 06:30:30 pm »
This is the last straw...I'm not voting for him.   /s   *****rollingeyes*****
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« Reply #23 on: May 09, 2023, 07:22:11 pm »
Given the location, the fact that this  is a civil trial and the defendant, I expected nothing less.

I do hope Trump appeals...this is kooky and wrong.

These women making allegations 30 years after the fact do nothing more that throw out protestations of women who may have actually been hurt.

@berdie perhaps you will be kind enough to explain how it is that a lawsuit in ANY civil matter can be filed thirty years or more after an alleged wrong.  I'm serious as a heart attack.
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« Reply #24 on: May 09, 2023, 07:37:22 pm »
@berdie perhaps you will be kind enough to explain how it is that a lawsuit in ANY civil matter can be filed thirty years or more after an alleged wrong.  I'm serious as a heart attack.

Unless a statute of limitation or statute of repose exists, a civil suit can be brought at any time, ever. 

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Manhattan jury rejects E. Jean Carroll's claim that Donald Trump raped her.

Same Manhattan jury then finds Trump liable for defamation for saying that he didn't rape her.

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What is the defamation of character that’s been alleged here?

And I’m not a lawyer, but don’t you have to show where the defamation of character caused harm?
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« Reply #27 on: May 09, 2023, 08:51:54 pm »
What is the defamation of character that’s been alleged here?

And I’m not a lawyer, but don’t you have to show where the defamation of character caused harm?

The trial was held in Manhattan where Trump isn't exactly the most popular guy.

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What is the defamation of character that’s been alleged here?

And I’m not a lawyer, but don’t you have to show where the defamation of character caused harm?

Certain types of defamation are considered per se harmful. 

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E. Jean Carroll’s Original Claims About Trump Were Absurd, But That Didn’t Stop The Media From Amplifying Them
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Since a jury in New York is now tasked with determining whether E. Jean Carroll really was raped by Donald Trump nearly three decades ago, it’s a good time to reflect on just how ridiculous her claim was when she originally made it in 2019.

But more critical than the 79-year-old magazine writer’s allegation that Trump assaulted her in a fitting room after the two noisily galavanted throughout a popular department store — a claim she made to promote a new book — is the absolute nonsense she said immediately after.

It’s pretty stunning to accuse a sitting president of rape but then not want to call it rape, which is exactly what Carroll did at the time. In an interview with The New York Times, “It was an episode. It was an action. It was a fight. It was not a crime. It was, I had a struggle with a guy.” She added in the same interview, “I am not — I have not been raped. Something has not been done to me. I fought. That’s the thing.”

If it were just some kind of coping mechanism, a self-empowerment move to omit the word from her vocabulary, it might make sense. But when asked in a separate interview on MSNBC whether she would consider attempting to press criminal charges against Trump, her answer was even more bizarre. She flatly said no, and when asked why, she said, “I would find it disrespectful to the women who are down on the border who are being raped around the clock down there without any protection … It would just be really disrespectful.”

If you’re not following, that’s okay. Carroll was simply saying that she wouldn’t seek charges against the man who allegedly raped her because she had too much compassion for illegal immigrants. Understand? ...
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« Reply #30 on: May 10, 2023, 09:16:54 am »
Did anyone watch DJT's testimony?  When confronted about the "Grabbing the P" comment, he almost broke out in a grin.  50 years ago if comments came out to light, he'd be laughed off the stage even trying to be a serious candidate.

This is a despicable reprehensible POS, who has no moral authority to lead this nation.  Please lets move on.
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Did anyone watch DJT's testimony?  When confronted about the "Grabbing the P" comment, he almost broke out in a grin.  50 years ago if comments came out to light, he'd be laughed off the stage even trying to be a serious candidate.

This is a despicable reprehensible POS, who has no moral authority to lead this nation.  Please lets move on.


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« Reply #32 on: May 10, 2023, 09:40:53 am »
Did anyone watch DJT's testimony?  When confronted about the "Grabbing the P" comment, he almost broke out in a grin.  50 years ago if comments came out to light, he'd be laughed off the stage even trying to be a serious candidate.

This is a despicable reprehensible POS, who has no moral authority to lead this nation.  Please lets move on.

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I have been guilty of locker room talk and I seriously doubt that I'm the only one here.
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« Reply #33 on: May 10, 2023, 09:41:42 am »

That’s why in DNC headquarters, they  are praying that Donald Trump gets the nomination. He gives them lots of material.

Not that other Republicans would have it easy. It’s just Donald Trump makes their job easier than any other GOP candidate.

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« Reply #34 on: May 10, 2023, 09:48:13 am »
"Let he who is without sin cast the first stone!"

I have been guilty of locker room talk and I seriously doubt that I'm the only one here.


Cast that stone. I've never said anything like that, and never would.   I think you'll be surprised how many don't participate in that kind of banter.  , and to that point.  What was with the near grin?  Is that who we want as POTUS?
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« Reply #35 on: May 10, 2023, 10:09:22 am »
Did anyone watch DJT's testimony?  When confronted about the "Grabbing the P" comment, he almost broke out in a grin.  50 years ago if comments came out to light, he'd be laughed off the stage even trying to be a serious candidate.

This is a despicable reprehensible POS, who has no moral authority to lead this nation.  Please lets move on.

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« Reply #36 on: May 10, 2023, 10:11:09 am »
Cast that stone. I've never said anything like that, and never would.   I think you'll be surprised how many don't participate in that kind of banter.  , and to that point.  What was with the near grin?  Is that who we want as POTUS?

You bet your smarmy azz we do, brother!    :laugh:   :patriot:
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« Reply #37 on: May 10, 2023, 10:17:28 am »
Cast that stone. I've never said anything like that, and never would.   I think you'll be surprised how many don't participate in that kind of banter.  , and to that point.  What was with the near grin?  Is that who we want as POTUS?

I'm sorry @catfish1957 but I just do not believe that.
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« Reply #38 on: May 10, 2023, 10:30:02 am »
I'm sorry @catfish1957 but I just do not believe that.

Believe what you want.  Maybe its my southern upbringing to put women on a pedestal, especially those we are fond of.  I've never said anything near that vile.

I will call my politcal opponents like AOC a bitch, but would never refer to their genitals or other vile aspects.  OTOH, DJT almost smiles when refereing to his abiity to grab on them at will.  I will place my moral status against his in any forum or aspect of discussion.  I'm sorry, but the locker room banter you allude to, at least did not apply to me. 
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« Reply #39 on: May 10, 2023, 10:41:08 am »
Did anyone watch DJT's testimony?  When confronted about the "Grabbing the P" comment, he almost broke out in a grin.  50 years ago if comments came out to light, he'd be laughed off the stage even trying to be a serious candidate.

To most people it looked like controlled rage.  This very selective clip from the deposition was pulled from the media loop ---- it was helping Trump.

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This is a despicable reprehensible POS, who has no moral authority to lead this nation.  Please lets move on.

There you go again, aghast and self-righteous over the normal response to yet another aggregious, fabricated charge literally paid for by Trump's political opposition. 

Get the difference between the target of political lawfare and the perpetrators before you demand we move on. 

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« Reply #40 on: May 10, 2023, 10:47:40 am »
Believe what you want.  Maybe its my southern upbringing to put women on a pedestal, especially those we are fond of.  I've never said anything near that vile.

I will call my politcal opponents like AOC a bitch, but would never refer to their genitals or other vile aspects.  OTOH, DJT almost smiles when refereing to his abiity to grab on them at will.  I will place my moral status against his in any forum or aspect of discussion.  I'm sorry, but the locker room banter you allude to, at least did not apply to me.

If you really want the moral high ground you think you deserve, first you need to stop lying about what was said in the locker room quote.

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« Reply #41 on: May 10, 2023, 10:52:38 am »
Is a half grin enough to disqualify someone from President? Not really for me. Heh, in 2016 I basically voted Trump for spite, and if I have to do it again I will.

Trump was being surreptitiously recorded I believe... there's really nothing you've ever said in your private life you wouldn't be embarrassed about?

To me, these people are all scum (E Jean, Lincoln Project etc.) so bleep 'em.

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« Reply #42 on: May 10, 2023, 10:58:52 am »
Is a half grin enough to disqualify someone from President? Not really for me. Heh, in 2016 I basically voted Trump for spite, and if I have to do it again I will.

Trump was being surreptitiously recorded I believe... there's really nothing you've ever said in your private life you wouldn't be embarrassed about?

To me, these people are all scum (E Jean, Lincoln Project etc.) so bleep 'em.

Donald Trump has 20 some claims of sexual impropriety made against him. I understand everybody is innocent till proven guilty and there’s no way to prove that any of these happened but are all these women lying and Donald Trump is the honest one here?

If you listen to the tape, it reveals a character issue that Donald Trump has, and that is his belief that his fame and fortune allows him to dominate women. It’s the same trait that Bill Clinton had.

And I think that’s what ultimately hurt him in this case

But I will agree with you that it was a low move to record him without his knowledge, and then release it to the public
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« Reply #43 on: May 10, 2023, 11:03:47 am »
If you really want the moral high ground you think you deserve, first you need to stop lying about what was said in the locker room quote.

So just what Trump said in the "Grabbing the P" testimony was a lie or a distortion?  I didn't hear a denial.... 

I'm all ears, and dying to hear your interpretation.
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« Reply #44 on: May 10, 2023, 11:06:18 am »
Donald Trump has 20 some claims of sexual impropriety made against him. I understand everybody is innocent till proven guilty and there’s no way to prove that any of these happened but are all these women lying and Donald Trump is the honest one here?

If you listen to the tape, it reveals a character issue that Donald Trump has, and that is his belief that his fame and fortune allows him to dominate women. It’s the same trait that Bill Clinton had.

And I think that’s what ultimately hurt him in this case

I don't think it's news to anyone with a working brain that Trump has never been able to keep it in his pants.

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« Reply #45 on: May 10, 2023, 11:10:53 am »
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Did you know?

The statue of limitations for sexual assault in NY is typically 5-7 years

New York even has a 20 year period for civil claims of sexual assault

But that wasn’t enough to get Trump - Jean Carroll’s claims go back to the mid 90s

So NY amended the law in 2022 to provide unlimited statue of limitations for civil claims of sexual assault and provided a 1 year window where preexisting claims could be litigated

That’s where Jean Carroll comes in

Funded by a Democrat activist, she filed her claim against Trump in that limited window and even a liberal New York jury wouldn’t find Trump liable for rape

People paying attention know what this truly is

Another political attack to try and harm Trump before the 2024 election

https://forbes.com/sites/douglaswigdor/2022/05/25/statute-of-limitations-on-sexual-assault-eliminated-for-one-year-in-new-york-following-passage-of-the-adult-survivors-act/?sh=3561bae846fd

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« Reply #46 on: May 10, 2023, 11:12:58 am »
I don't think it's news to anyone with a working brain that Trump has never been able to keep it in his pants.

That is true

The problem when someone accuses somebody of rape, or sexual harassment, it’s really hard to prove without solid evidence. So then what people do is they tend to get into their political corners, when deciding guilt or innocence.
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« Reply #47 on: May 10, 2023, 11:15:02 am »
That is true

The problem when someone accuses somebody of rape, or sexual harassment, it’s really hard to prove without solid evidence. So then what people do is they tend to get into their political corners, when deciding guilt or innocence.

It's a he said/she said situation. I look at this woman's body language and history and I see a total nutbag, personally. Trump is absolutely a dog, but IMO he's not a rapist, in the middle of a Dept. store, in the mid-90's. But I wasn't there, so I could be wrong, but I don't think any of us were there were we?

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« Reply #48 on: May 10, 2023, 11:17:32 am »
Is there any reason why Trump did not defend himself, with so much on the line?  The jury was allowed to draw a negative inference in light of his absence.  I bet his attorneys concluded Trump would make it worse for himself … just a nightmare client.   At this point, he’s the courtroom version of the Washington Generals.

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« Reply #49 on: May 10, 2023, 11:18:09 am »
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Did you know?

The statue of limitations for sexual assault in NY is typically 5-7 years

New York even has a 20 year period for civil claims of sexual assault

But that wasn’t enough to get Trump - Jean Carroll’s claims go back to the mid 90s

So NY amended the law in 2022 to provide unlimited statue of limitations for civil claims of sexual assault and provided a 1 year window where preexisting claims could be litigated

That’s where Jean Carroll comes in

Funded by a Democrat activist, she filed her claim against Trump in that limited window and even a liberal New York jury wouldn’t find Trump liable for rape

People paying attention know what this truly is

Another political attack to try and harm Trump before the 2024 election

https://forbes.com/sites/douglaswigdor/2022/05/25/statute-of-limitations-on-sexual-assault-eliminated-for-one-year-in-new-york-following-passage-of-the-adult-survivors-act/?sh=3561bae846fd

8:10 AM · May 10, 2023

Whinging on about the statute of limitations is rather small beer; it doesn't defend Mr. Trump against the underlying allegations.