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'Greatest witch hunt': Donald Trump slams sexual abuse case verdict
May 10, 2023
11:30 am
What's the story
Donald Trump, former president of the United States (US), on Tuesday called the verdict of a New York jury a "disgrace" after he was found guilty of sexual abuse and defamation against former magazine writer E Jean Carroll.
"This verdict is a disgrace—a continuation of the greatest witch hunt of all time," he said on Truth Social, his social media platform.
Case
Trump inappropriately touched Carroll: Jury
In his post, Trump also claimed that he had "no idea" who the woman was.
According to the jury's verdict, Trump touched Carroll inappropriately in a departmental store 27 years ago.
Trump was also found guilty of defaming her when she leveled the allegations last year.
The jury has directed Trump to pay $5 million in damages.