Summary
A federal appeals court upheld the $5 million verdict against Donald Trump for sexually abusing and defaming E. Jean Carroll.
The ruling rejected Trump’s request for a new trial, affirming evidence such as testimony from other accusers and the 2005 Access Hollywood tape showing a pattern of misconduct.
Trump was found liable in 2023 for sexually assaulting Carroll in the 1990s and defaming her in 2022. Carroll’s attorney welcomed the decision.
Trump, who denies the allegations, is also appealing a separate $83.3 million defamation verdict. Legal proceedings will continue into his second presidency.
Quick question, is it technically rape if your dick has never worked?
The technical definitions of rape are probably more broadly applicable than the “common sense” definitions which often include assumptions like PiV or violence (depending on the individual applying their common sense).
To take your question far too literally.