E. Jean Carroll couldn’t remember the year. But she remembered to lie under oath
E. Jean Carroll has accused Donald Trump of sexually assaulting her over 30 years ago, but she struggled to recall specific details about the incident during the trial. Despite her claims, questions arose regarding the timing of her allegations and her lack of immediate reporting to authorities. Ultimately, Trump was found liable for sexual abuse and ordered to pay Carroll $83 million, which she celebrated publicly.
- ▪E. Jean Carroll filed a civil suit against Donald Trump, alleging sexual assault that occurred more than 30 years ago.
- ▪During the trial, Carroll could not definitively recall the year or season of the alleged assault.
- ▪Trump denied the allegations and was found liable for sexual abuse, resulting in an $83 million judgment against him.
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| Publication time | Sat, 30 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000 |
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In Focus delivers deeper coverage of the political, cultural, and ideological issues shaping America. Published daily by senior writers and experts, these in-depth pieces go beyond the headlines to give readers the full picture. You can find our full list of In Focus pieces here. Three days after Donald Trump announced he was running for president again in November of 2022, a woman named E. Jean Carroll announced she was launching a civil suit against him, alleging that he had sexually assaulted her more than 30 years ago in a department store in New York.
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