How many cases of sexual violence does Donald Trump have?

GoogleAI Mode: “Donald Trump has faced sexual misconduct accusations from at least 28 women since the 1970s, with a range of allegations including rape, sexual assault, and harassment. Trump has denied all allegations and has not been criminally charged for any sexual misconduct. 

However, a New York jury in a civil lawsuit brought by writer E. Jean Carroll found him civilly liable for sexual abuse and defamation. 

Key Details of Cases

Number of Accusers: At least 28 women have publicly accused Donald Trump of various forms of sexual misconduct, such as non-consensual kissing, groping, and walking in on undressed pageant contestants. Some reports have cited figures as high as 69, which may include other types of inappropriate behavior or comments.

Criminal vs. Civil: The allegations have not resulted in criminal charges, largely due to statutes of limitations or other legal factors. The legal actions that have proceeded have been civil lawsuits.

E. Jean Carroll Lawsuits: E. Jean Carroll filed two civil lawsuits against Trump.

In May 2023, a federal jury found Trump liable for sexually abusing Carroll in a department store dressing room in the mid-1990s and for defaming her with statements made in 2022. The jury awarded Carroll $5 million in damages. The jury did not find him liable for “rape” under the specific, narrow definition of rape in New York state law at the time, but the judge later clarified that the jury’s finding of sexual abuse covered what is commonly understood as rape.

In a separate defamation trial in January 2024, related to comments Trump made in 2019, a jury ordered Trump to pay Carroll an additional $83.3 million in damages.

Trump has appealed both judgments, and his legal team recently asked the Supreme Court to review the $5 million verdict.

Other Lawsuits: Other legal actions have been filed over the years, including a 1997 lawsuit by businesswoman Jill Harth (which involved a breach of contract claim and was settled), and a defamation case by former Apprentice contestant Summer Zervos (which was withdrawn). 

Donald Trump has consistently denied all allegations, calling them politically motivated and false.”

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