The Daily Trump Liable for Sexual Abuse
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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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Alleged Assault at Bergdorf Goodman
- E. Jean Carroll, an advice columnist, encountered Donald Trump at Bergdorf Goodman in the mid-1990s.
- Trump asked for her advice on a gift, then allegedly assaulted her in a dressing room.
Confiding in Friends
- After the alleged assault, Carroll confided in two friends, Lisa Birnbach and Carol Martin.
- Birnbach advised reporting the incident, while Martin cautioned against it due to Trump's legal resources.
New York Law Opens Door to Lawsuit
- E. Jean Carroll's 2019 public disclosure of her allegation, initially barred by the statute of limitations, became actionable.
- This change resulted from a New York law allowing survivors of sexual offenses to file lawsuits within a one-year window, regardless of when the alleged abuse occurred.