Judge Affirms E Jean Carroll's Allegation of Trump's Rape as 'Substantially True' in Court Dismissal

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Former President Loses Defamation Counterclaim Against Writer, Faces Legal Setbacks Amidst Political Aspirations


In a significant legal blow to former President Donald Trump, a New York judge has ruled that E Jean Carroll's allegation of rape against Trump is "substantially true." The decision comes as part of the dismissal of Trump's counterclaim for defamation against Carroll, who had previously accused him of sexual abuse. This development adds to Trump's legal challenges as he faces multiple criminal indictments and investigations into various matters, despite maintaining a strong lead in polling for the Republican presidential nomination.


The judge, Lewis A Kaplan, outlined in detail why Carroll's allegation may be considered truthful, explaining that her words regarding the rape were in line with commonly understood context. Carroll, a writer, had initially made the accusation in a book published in 2019, claiming that the assault occurred in a New York department store changing room in the mid-1990s. Her allegation joined a chorus of similar claims from women who asserted that Trump had assaulted them before entering politics.


Carroll had filed a defamation lawsuit against Trump, leading to the recent court decision in her favor, which found Trump liable for sexual abuse and defamation and imposed a $5 million fine. Trump's counterclaim was based on Carroll's assertion that he raped her. The judge's ruling not only dismissed Trump's counterclaim but also provided a comprehensive legal analysis, concluding that the jury's determination of "sexual abuse" implicitly implied the act of rape as commonly understood in contexts outside of legal definitions.


Roberta Kaplan, Carroll's lawyer, expressed satisfaction with the judge's decision and anticipated that the federal trial, scheduled for January 15th, would proceed efficiently. However, Trump's legal team disagreed with the ruling and announced plans to file an appeal shortly.


As Trump navigates the legal battles and investigations, his political ambitions remain evident, with significant support in polls for the Republican presidential nomination. The legal proceedings are expected to continue, casting a shadow over his potential political aspirations and raising questions about the potential impact on the upcoming primary and other concurrent court cases.

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