for you, a jury in new york finding donald trump, the republican presidential front runner, by far liable for sexually abusing and defaming writer, e. jean carroll. the jury also awarding the former magazine columnist nearly $5 million in damages to be paid by mr. trump. carol walked out of the manhattan courthouse just moments ago with her lawyer who said that they re quote, very happy with the jury s decision. carol s lawsuit stemmed from an encounter between her and trump in a new york department store dressing room in 1996. she claims donald trump sexually assaulted her. donald trump reacted on his social media platform, writing in all caps, quote, i have absolutely no idea who this woman is, this verdict is a disgrace, continuation of the greatest witch hunt of all-time, unquote. this all comes as trump is facing another very serious case in new york city, just last month the former president pleaded not guilty to 34 felony charges related to hush money payments to ad
considered rape in new york law? it s considered csexual contact. it could be by penetration. you look at the actual statute. i looked up to make sure we were on the same page. part of sexual intercourse, as it s defined under new york law, includes meaning any penetration however slight of the penis into the vaginal opening. if this is a digital penetration, meaning one s fingers or hand in some form or fashion, it could be distinct and ought to be under the reading of the law. but remember, this case, we were very quick and close and clear to say this on cnn because the most important thing to remember, it is a battery and defamation suit. battery define d as the offensie touching. so under that umbrella can include what s why the jury had all the different categories to look at how one s defines