By Mark Gray
3:27am PDT, May 17, 2023
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Donald Trump was found liable of sexually abusing E. Jean Carroll in a New York City department store in 1996. On May 9, 2023, a jury also found the 45th president of the United States liable for battery and defamation. He was found not liable for rape. In all, Trump's accuser was awarded $5 million. As this was a civil case, Trump was not required to appear in court, but he denied the allegations and opted not to testify. Following the accusation, Trump did famously say that E. Jean was "not [his] type" and called the allegations a "hoax." He did, however, sit for a deposition as part of the suit and mistook E. Jean for his ex-wife, Marla Maples. He also called E. Jean a "whack job" and a "nut job" during the deposition. After the verdict, Trump called it a "disgrace." "I have absolutely no idea who this woman is," he said on his social media platform, Truth Social. "This verdict is a disgrace — A continuation of the greatest witch hunt of all time!"
Following the verdict announcement, many in entertainment voiced their opinions on the case. keep reading to see how celebrities are responding…
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"It's entirely possible that trumps own unbelievable ,unforced cretinism to try to justify his 'stars get to rape historical philosophy' Is what did him in," John Cusack tweeted. He added, "And when I say mrs carol is a brave soul – I think immediately of those who do not come forward – and honor them- for choosing to take care of themselves and NOT re -live the trauma."
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"Donald Trump found not guilty of rape. But guilty of forcibly touching E. Jean Carroll and defaming her. Two million dollars in damages. Trump of course will appeal." —Bill O'Reilly
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"The jury has found that Donald Trump sexually abused E. Jean Carrol. Savoring this little bit of justice on a Tuesday afternoon. Sexual assault survivors are so rarely believed, validated, or given any semblance of justice. This is a win for us all." –Padma Lakshmi
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"Wow, this is big. Big for her, big for other victims, and a big moment for those who support Donald Trump. Is this who you want to lead our great country? Ask yourself this question moving forward." –Maria Shriver
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"#TRUMP, formerly Donald J Drumpf, must pay #EJeanCarroll $5million for sexual abuse and defamation. A solid win for E Jean." –Bette Midler
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"Let's be clear: the GOP frontrunner for President has been found guilty of sexual abuse & defamation. The Republican Party must walk away from this man. It is beyond morally indefensible." –Alyssa Farah Griffin
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"RUN MAGA… RUN !!! Run to pay Trump's $5,000,000 in damages to E. Jean Carroll for sexual assault and defamation.
Stormy Daniels indictment. [check]
E. Jean Carroll. [check]
Up next:
Incitement of an insurrection.
Georgia Election Fraud.
Stolen Top Secret documents.
Tax Evasion.…" –Billy Baldwin
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"The Republican front runner for PRESIDENT has to pay @ejeancarroll FIVE MILLION dollars because he sexually abused her and called her a liar publicly when she spoke about his crime. He also incited a deadly insurrection but I'm sticking to the crime he's liable for TODAY." —Yvette Nicole Brown
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"Can now add, "Liable for Sexual Abuse & Defamation", to: twice impeached, draft-dodging, bankrupted, big liar, insurrection promoter, corporation guilty on 34 counts of fraud, indicted, arrested, 1-term losing candidate, to Trump bio.
Republicans might still elect him nominee." –Ana Navarro-Cardenas
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"First, we have to salute E. Jean Caroll. You fought, you fought… you fought like a dog to get what's right. I salute you and I'm sorry for everything you've been through," Michael Rapaport said in a video he captioned: "Trump is found Guilty & I'm celebrating!!"
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"I STAND WITH E JEAN CARROLL." —Ellen Barkin
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"Fact. A man Indicted for campaign finance crime of paying hush money to a porn star and found guilty of Sexual Abuse is poised to be the Republican nominee for President." –Rob Reiner
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"[I don't care] about your political stance, your views, your upbringing, etc. how anyone could possibly justify supporting donald trump anymore is just delusional" –Claudia Conway
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"Trump liable for battery! E. Jean Carroll vindicated." —George Takei
