Jury rejects rape claim against Donald Trump but finds him liable for battery

9 May 2023, 20:24

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The verdict was announced in a federal courtroom in New York City.

A jury in New York has rejected E Jean Carroll’s rape claim against Donald Trump, but found him liable for battery over a 1996 attack.

Ms Carroll was awarded at least 2 million dollars (£1.5 million).

The verdict was announced in a federal courtroom in New York City, just a few hours after the jury began deliberating.

By Press Association

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