Cosby’s accuser, Victoria Valentino, says she gained confidence from E. Jean Carroll’s civil court win against Donald Trump.
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E. Jean Carroll adds Trump’s post-verdict remarks to defamation case
An amended lawsuit seeking $10 million in compensatory damages – and more in punitive damages – was filed by lawyers for the columnist, who won a $5 million sexual abuse and defamation award against the former president.
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Commentary: New bill will help prevent sexual assault in the Maine National Guard
L.D. 1783 will collect data, amend the Victims’ Compensation Fund to better support survivors, further assist those who have experienced trauma and adopt a paid leave provision.
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Commentary: ‘Stealthing’ is sexual assault, and Maine law needs to reflect that
L.D. 1683 would make it illegal for someone to remove a condom during sex without their partner’s permission and would allow their partner to sue for damages.
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Trump digs in on election lies, insults accuser during CNN town hall event
Former President Donald Trump, when pressed, repeatedly downplayed the violence on Jan. 6, 2021, and continued to insist the election had been ‘rigged.’
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Woman testifies that she too was sexually attacked by Trump
Meanwhile, Trump’s lawyer said the former president has decided against testifying, answering the biggest outstanding question about the closely watched E. Jean Carroll case.
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Trump lawyer seeks mistrial in rape case, says judge is biased
The lawyer for former President Donald Trump wants a mistrial in his client’s rape case, saying the judge overseeing the proceedings has ruled in a biased manner against him
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‘We must make changes’: Brunswick students raise awareness of sexual violence
Brunswick High School students gathered to observe Sexual Assault Awareness Month and promote resources for victims.
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Trial opens in rape lawsuit against Trump
Trump wasn’t in court, and his lawyers haven’t yet previewed their case for the 6-man, 3-woman jury.
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Boy Scouts’ $2.4 billion bankruptcy plan upheld by judge
The plan would let the Boy Scouts of America keep operating while it compensates tens of thousands of men who say they were sexually abused as children while involved in Scouting.