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In reply to the discussion: What is it about Trump's pending rape case that sets some folks on the DU off.. [View all]jberryhill
(62,444 posts)101. Add to that what you see manifest in this thread
There are people who believe that a man with an actually documented history of claims made by adult women, is therefore likely to be a pedophile.
Pedophiles tend to be pedophiles.
But, yeah, incalculable reputational damage to someone who claims to be living in a bank foreclosed one-room shack.... ummm...
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What is it about Trump's pending rape case that sets some folks on the DU off.. [View all]
KALD
Oct 2016
OP
It certainly is. But I'm speculating that at least some media outlets
The Velveteen Ocelot
Oct 2016
#51
do you think it's because the right will squawk and whine about Hillary and get airtime doing it,
rainy
Oct 2016
#32
You may want to consider that lots of powerful people want any case involving Jeffrey Epstein....
PoliticAverse
Oct 2016
#34
Thanks! Why in the world would a judge go forward with hearing more on this? Is it
RKP5637
Nov 2016
#154
Rape is a very serious issue, his own statements does not remove doubt for me.
Thinkingabout
Oct 2016
#62
did you grow up in a doll house? 13 year olds often get caught up with criminals.
JanMichael
Oct 2016
#84
It's a shame--even attention seekers can get raped and deserve justice.
BlancheSplanchnik
Oct 2016
#61
I have read that his first wife also accused Trump of rape in her divorce papers
Angry Dragon
Oct 2016
#3
This woman's story is just as credible as the women who claimed Bill Cosby raped them.
KALD
Oct 2016
#92
"Given all this, and based on the record thus far, Jane Doe’s claims appear credible"
KALD
Oct 2016
#110
Doesn't matter, she is out there advocating for her and the story is getting national attention.
KALD
Nov 2016
#197
It's not about the veracity of the complaint, but the dishonest things being said about the case
jberryhill
Oct 2016
#10
Why is this in federal court at all? Is it being brought as a diversity case?
The Velveteen Ocelot
Oct 2016
#53
He has admitted liking them young, so I suppose there's a possibility
The Velveteen Ocelot
Oct 2016
#106
So you were there when the rape occurred? If so, I suggest you contact the authorities.
KALD
Oct 2016
#20
This case was out there way before the alleged victim knew Trump was running for office also
KALD
Oct 2016
#120
The case was first filed a year ago, due to the fact that the victim isn't a lawyer she
KALD
Nov 2016
#157
I am referring to various sorts of "news" sources which are indeed lying about the case
jberryhill
Oct 2016
#71
Easy -- There are many many reasons that Trump is not fit to be President that are 100% proven
karynnj
Oct 2016
#29
I doubt it will, since he admitted that he goes around groping women and also said he could do
KALD
Oct 2016
#33
IF, a big IF Trump should win he would be the first president elect standing trial for
Thinkingabout
Oct 2016
#60
I hadn't paid attention to the date. If this occurred in 1994 when she was 13,
The Velveteen Ocelot
Oct 2016
#128
But if they are, they have to be handled correctly and competently
The Velveteen Ocelot
Oct 2016
#111
She first filed without a lawyer, I'll take Lisa's word.. she has handled a ton of these
KALD
Nov 2016
#163
I could say so much about doubters, but I'll be polite. I hope this woman has her day in court
KALD
Nov 2016
#194
Followup: The Woman Who Accused Trump of Raping Her at 13 Just Dropped Her Lawsuit
PoliticAverse
Nov 2016
#199