Criminal E. Jean
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Aug 22, 2025 E. Jean Carroll, a renowned writer and advice columnist, opens up about her challenging legal battles against Donald Trump after publicly accusing him of sexual assault. She candidly discusses the emotional toll of online vitriol and her decision to come forward, inspired by the #MeToo movement. Carroll shares humorous and unsettling anecdotes from her past, including encounters with Trump, and her journey of resilience in facing trauma. She also touches on the legal implications of recent rulings and her commitment to support other sexual assault survivors with potential monetary awards.
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Dressing Room Encounter Turned Violent
- E. Jean recounts meeting Donald Trump at Bergdorf Goodman in 1996 when he asked her for gift advice and suggested lingerie.
- She says the interaction inside the dressing room turned violent when the door slammed and he shoved her against the wall, injuring her head.
Immediate Calls And Conflicting Responses
- After she escaped, E. Jean called Lisa Birnbach and described that Trump pulled down her tights.
- Lisa told her, "he raped you," and urged going to the police, but they agreed initially to never tell anyone.
Why Victims Stay Silent
- Friends advised E. Jean not to go to police because a powerful man could bury her with lawyers and cost her job.
- She reflects this is why many women stay silent after assaults by influential men.
