A New York jury has discovered that Donald Trump sexually abused the journal author E. Jean Carroll within the Nineties after which defamed her by branding her a liar.
The previous President has been ordered to pay her $5 million in damages.
Carroll testified through the civil trial that Donald Trump had raped her in a division retailer dressing room in New York after which dismissed her claims as “a hoax” and “a lie”.
In an announcement following the jury’s verdict Ms Carroll stated: “At the moment the world lastly is aware of the reality. This victory isn’t just for me however for each girl who has suffered as a result of she was not believed.”
Mr Trump’s lawyer stated he would attraction in opposition to the choice. In a put up on his Reality Social platform Donald Trump referred to as the decision a “shame” and stated “I’ve completely no concept who this girl is.”
As a result of it was a civil lawsuit Mr Trump faces no felony penalties.
Sophie Raworth presents BBC Information at Ten reporting by Nada Tawfik on the court docket in New York.
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