Former President Donald Trump has settled a $5 million lawsuit against author E. Jean Carroll, who claimed in her book that he raped her in the 1990s. The settlement was announced on Monday by Carroll’s lawyer, Roberta Kaplan, who expressed satisfaction with the agreement.
Background of the Case
- Carroll accused Trump of raping her at Bergdorf Goodman department store in New York City during the 1990s.
- Trump denied the allegations and filed a lawsuit against Carroll for defamation.
- In a statement on Truth Social, Trump referred to the settlement as "a great victory for me."
Lawyer’s Statement
- Kaplan stated that while they were pleased with the settlement, they believed the case should have gone to trial for a full examination of Trump’s behavior.
- She emphasized, "We believe that this case should not have been settled out of court."
Settlement Terms
- The terms of the settlement do not require either party to admit fault or wrongdoing.
- Both parties agreed not to disclose details about their negotiations or the reasons for settling.
Context of Allegations
- This lawsuit is one of several defamation cases filed by women accusing Trump of sexual misconduct during and before his presidency.
- Trump has consistently denied all allegations against him, despite facing numerous lawsuits from women claiming sexual assault.
- The Associated Press reported that over 25 women came forward with accusations against him after he launched his presidential campaign in 2016.
Carroll’s Accusation
- Carroll first publicly accused Trump of rape in November 2019, detailing a violent encounter in her memoir.
- She described meeting Trump at Bergdorf Goodman and claimed he pushed her against a wall and pulled down her tights, stating, "He didn’t penetrate me but I felt violated."
Legal Proceedings
- Carroll sued Trump over comments made during an interview with ABC News anchor Martha Raddatz.
- The discovery process included depositions from multiple witnesses, including former White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany and former White House counsel Pat Cipollone.
- Cipollone testified about conversations with Trump regarding Carroll’s allegations.
Recent Developments
- A federal judge recently ruled in favor of allowing deposition testimony from two men identified by Carroll as witnesses to the alleged assault to be used as evidence in the upcoming civil trial against Trump.
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