The Justice Department has opened an investigation into whether E. Jean Carroll, the longtime advice columnist who has said President Donald Trump sexually assaulted her in a Manhattan department store 30 years ago, lied during the course of civil litigation against the Republican president, according to a person familiar with the matter.

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[–] 17 points 5 months ago (4 children)

Accused?

Wasn't he convicted of that rape?

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  • [–] 13 points 5 months ago (1 child)

    It was a civil case, not a criminal case. That's why Trump's an "adjudicated rapist" instead of "convicted rapist". And yes, there is a difference. That difference being his requirement to compensate her financially, rather than him be sentenced to "federal get-fucked-in-the-ass prison".

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  • [–] 2 points 5 months ago

    I think the main difference is actually the burden of proof needed. For civil cases, it's "the preponderance of evidence," and criminal is, "beyond a reasonable doubt".

    However, that doesn't mean he is not guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. Just that it didn't need to be proved in court to get the ruling.

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