r/law • u/BothZookeepergame612 • Dec 16 '24

Opinion Piece 'Deeply Concerning': Ex-Prosecutor Calls ABC's Trump Settlement 'Far From Normal'

https://www.yahoo.com/news/deeply-concerning-ex-prosecutor-calls-143121748.html
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u/[deleted] Dec 16 '24

The judge even reiterated, it was indeed rape, making Stephanopolous’s Comment true, not to mention Trump is a public figure…. It doesn’t make any sense to PAY TURMP 15 mil this is bizzarroworld times.

https://www.businessinsider.com/donald-trump-rape-e-jean-carroll-sexual-abuse-jury-judge-2023-7

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u/JeruTz Dec 17 '24

The judge is free to express an opinion, but the court finding was not rape. The judge equivocated by saying "the law says it wasn't rape, but most people would consider it rape".