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Trump Liable for Sexual Abuse

May 10, 2023

Ben Weiser, a New York Times correspondent specializing in Manhattan federal courts, discusses the landmark verdict finding Donald Trump liable for sexual abuse and defamation against writer E. Jean Carroll. He delves into the complexities of this nearly 30-year-old case, the challenges that survivors face in court, and the pivotal role of the Me Too movement. Weiser also touches on the broader implications for justice in sexual misconduct cases and highlights significant legal frameworks like the Adult Survivors Act that empower victims.

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Intro

3min

Unexpected Encounters: A Gift and a Memory

8min

Justice for Survivors: The Adult Survivors Act

7min

Trial of Allegations: E.G. Carroll vs. Donald Trump

9min

Legal Accountability and Political Tensions

5min

This episode contains detailed descriptions of sexual assault.

A jury in Manhattan has found former President Donald J. Trump legally liable for sexually abusing and defaming the writer E. Jean Carroll.

Ben Weiser, who covers the Manhattan federal courts for The Times, tells the story of how a nearly 30-year-old case reached this moment.

Guest: Benjamin Weiser, a correspondent for The New York Times covering the Manhattan federal courts.

Background reading:

More than a dozen women have accused Mr. Trump of sexual misconduct, but this civil case is the only one to have been tested before a jury.
The former president’s new campaign is rolling forward unimpeded. In quiet courtrooms, he faces more serious threats.

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