Donald Trump was found “liable for abuse and defamation” by a jury in New York City Tuesday after being accused of “rape” by E. Jean Carroll. He was ordered to pay $5 million in damages.
“I HAVE ABSOLUTELY NO IDEA WHO THIS WOMAN IS. THIS VERDICT IS A DISGRACE – A CONTINUATION OF THE GREATEST WITCH HUNT OF ALL TIME!” posted Trump on social media just minutes after the verdict.
Breaking news: Jury in civil trial finds that Trump sexually abused and defamed E. Jean Carroll, awards $5 million in damages. https://t.co/NmEyyJx7k5 pic.twitter.com/nvjBBrgpmU
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) May 9, 2023
Carroll, who is 79 years old, claims the former President physically assaulted her at a luxury Manhattan Department Store nearly 30 years ago.
This is a developing story.