The Depressing Truth About Donald Trump's Sexual Assault

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Claims of sexual assault are depressingly hard to prove in court. They are hard to prove because typically there are no witnesses, as was the case here. In a civil case, the jury has to decide that the preponderance of evidence suggests liability. That really means that it's more likely than not that Donald Trump committed this assault.

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