Donald Trump sexually abused and defamed E. Jean Carroll, jury finds

The MoJo Daily newsletter, Monday through Friday. [View in browser]( [Mother Jones Daily Newsletter](     May 9, 2023 A Manhattan jury just found former President Donald Trump liable for sexually abusing and defaming writer E. Jean Carroll—to the tune of $5 million. Six men and three women handed down the verdict this afternoon after less than three hours of deliberation. As my colleague Russ Choma [reported from the courtroom](, the jury found that Carroll's attorneys had provided sufficient evidence to prove that Trump had sexually abused Carroll—and defamed her by denying it and disparaging her motives and character. However, they fell short of proving that Trump had raped her. Shortly after the verdict was announced, Trump was back on social media making the same sort of denials that got him in trouble in the first place. "I HAVE ABSOLUTELY NO IDEA WHO THIS WOMAN IS," he [wrote on Truth Social](, despite a preponderance of evidence to the contrary. "THIS VERDICT IS A DISGRACE - A CONTINUATION OF THE GREATEST WITCH HUNT OF ALL TIME!" A jury believed that Trump sexually abused E. Jean Carroll. Now, it's up to voters to decide whether they agree—or care. —Abigail Weinberg Advertisement [House Store Ad]( [Top Story] [Top Story]( [Donald Trump Sexually Abused and Defamed E. Jean Carroll, Jury Finds]( The jury found that Carroll's attorneys failed to prove her allegation of rape. BY RUSS CHOMA SPONSORED CONTENT BY CITY LIMITS   “Passive House” Buildings Boast Climate Perks. Why Aren’t There More? Don’t miss this [City Limits story]( exploring “Passive House” building standards, which use design elements like insulation, airtightness, and heat recovery to consume less energy. While environmentalists praise the model for its climate and health benefits, most developers still consider “Passive House” a “boutique” concept reserved for upper-class residences, not affordable housing—though that's beginning to change. [Sign up for City Limits' newsletters]( for policy-focused, independent news holding the powerful accountable. [Trending] [Donald Trump nabs the critical endorsement of his wife]( BY INAE OH   [This Supreme Court case could kneecap the executive branch]( BY ZOYA TEIRSTEIN   [The Texas mall massacre and the disturbing evolution of America's mass shootings]( BY MARK FOLLMAN   [Jordan Neely's family is demanding justice. Protesters in New York agree.]( BY ARIANNA COGHILL Advertisement [House Donation Ad]( [Special Feature] [Special Feature]( [Is Anyone Really Listening to E. Jean Carroll?]( Our obsession with seeing Donald Trump jailed or fantastically blocked from reelection has destroyed our ability to care about anything else. BY INAE OH [Fiercely Independent] Support from readers allows Mother Jones to do journalism that doesn't just follow the pack. [Donate]( Did you enjoy this newsletter? Help us out by [forwarding]( it to a friend or sharing it on [Facebook]( and [Twitter](. [Mother Jones]( [Donate]( [Donate Monthly]( [Subscribe]( This message was sent to {EMAIL}. To change the messages you receive from us, you can [edit your email preferences]( or [unsubscribe from all mailings.]( For advertising opportunities see our online [media kit.]( Were you forwarded this email? [Sign up for Mother Jones' newsletters today.]( [www.MotherJones.com]( PO Box 8539, Big Sandy, TX 75755