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I wish that this would be blasted all over the airwaves Farmgirl1961 Oct 2016 #1
I know, me too. It's so odd that people want to sweep it under the rug. You know KALD Oct 2016 #4
It certainly is. But I'm speculating that at least some media outlets The Velveteen Ocelot Oct 2016 #51
I don't understand why the MSM is tip toeing around Trump's pending rape case. skylucy Oct 2016 #2
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
Yes, he has ties to a lot of powerful people. KALD Oct 2016 #50
That's likely behind a lot of it, they want it silenced. n/t RKP5637 Oct 2016 #54
Well, that, and the $1M price tag for getting a statement from the victim jberryhill Oct 2016 #136
Thanks! Why in the world would a judge go forward with hearing more on this? Is it RKP5637 Nov 2016 #154
The judge hasn't heard any of it jberryhill Nov 2016 #155
Thanks!!! RKP5637 Nov 2016 #156
It would help if the so-called "victim" didn't have a publicist EL34x4 Oct 2016 #38
Does selling a story excuse the rape? Thinkingabout Oct 2016 #57
It makes it harder to take it seriously. EL34x4 Oct 2016 #59
Rape is a very serious issue, his own statements does not remove doubt for me. Thinkingabout Oct 2016 #62
Well, I might be the only person here who agrees with you. WinstonSmith4740 Oct 2016 #72
did you grow up in a doll house? 13 year olds often get caught up with criminals. JanMichael Oct 2016 #84
True, we don't know her background or home life. I would KALD Oct 2016 #94
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
She did and also said he pulled her hair out too. KALD Oct 2016 #5
Excerpt (explicit): muriel_volestrangler Oct 2016 #7
There's no way this man should be president. KALD Oct 2016 #9
What do you mean, you've been getting pushback for bringing it up? uppityperson Oct 2016 #6
I was asked why am I posting this story? I thought KALD Oct 2016 #8
It very well might be relevant etc canetoad Oct 2016 #11
Hey, the only thing I did was post it. I can only go by what Trump himself has KALD Oct 2016 #19
You posted the story while lamenting that people here aren't buying it. EL34x4 Oct 2016 #88
This woman's story is just as credible as the women who claimed Bill Cosby raped them. KALD Oct 2016 #92
No, not really. Not really at all. EL34x4 Oct 2016 #102
"Given all this, and based on the record thus far, Jane Doe’s claims appear credible" KALD Oct 2016 #110
Since the victim needs a better attorney, why not Bloom? jberryhill Oct 2016 #131
Didn't Cheney Mason sign on to represent "Jane Doe" ? womanofthehills Nov 2016 #161
Yes... jberryhill Nov 2016 #165
Allred reportedly turned it down jberryhill Oct 2016 #130
Well, she has Lisa now! KALD Nov 2016 #195
Not in this litigation jberryhill Nov 2016 #196
Doesn't matter, she is out there advocating for her and the story is getting national attention. KALD Nov 2016 #197
That's fine jberryhill Nov 2016 #198
It's not about the veracity of the complaint, but the dishonest things being said about the case jberryhill Oct 2016 #10
Thank you. canetoad Oct 2016 #12
Yes jberryhill Oct 2016 #14
The story of the impending case keeps going on and gets repeated.... LeftInTX Oct 2016 #15
A federal civil case doesn't "go anywhere" for at least a year jberryhill Oct 2016 #16
I appreciate you keeping us informed LeftInTX Oct 2016 #25
It's extremely unlikely jberryhill Oct 2016 #27
JB, is the Trump U action a RICO or racketeering charge or what? elehhhhna Oct 2016 #107
It's a civil suit for fraud jberryhill Oct 2016 #113
Why is this in federal court at all? Is it being brought as a diversity case? The Velveteen Ocelot Oct 2016 #53
I have posted a link to the docket in this thread jberryhill Oct 2016 #66
Thanks. I just read the complaint The Velveteen Ocelot Oct 2016 #74
No, it's not you jberryhill Oct 2016 #76
I wonder what the real story is... The Velveteen Ocelot Oct 2016 #79
Did you notice that "Jane Doe" is alleging defamation? jberryhill Oct 2016 #87
Huh. How can you harm the reputation of someone who's anonymous? The Velveteen Ocelot Oct 2016 #91
The rabbit hole goes much deeper on this one jberryhill Oct 2016 #97
Curiouser and curiouser. The Velveteen Ocelot Oct 2016 #98
Add to that what you see manifest in this thread jberryhill Oct 2016 #101
He has admitted liking them young, so I suppose there's a possibility The Velveteen Ocelot Oct 2016 #106
Thus the answer to the question posed by the OP subject line jberryhill Oct 2016 #115
I doubt that will ever happen. duffyduff Oct 2016 #148
I doubt it will ever be served jberryhill Nov 2016 #149
Here's the latest about the case.. KALD Oct 2016 #17
That story is bullshit jberryhill Oct 2016 #18
So you were there when the rape occurred? If so, I suggest you contact the authorities. KALD Oct 2016 #20
You seem not to be able to understand two things jberryhill Oct 2016 #21
What you're saying is actually NOT true.. KALD Oct 2016 #22
No he is not jberryhill Oct 2016 #23
Trump may not show up but his lawyers will. KALD Oct 2016 #24
The case has not been served on Trump or his lawyers jberryhill Oct 2016 #26
I just don't think they can understand, j.b. No service = no case. Shrike47 Oct 2016 #30
He could be required to appear under a number of circumstances jberryhill Oct 2016 #35
What's that old saying? Oh yeah......... WillowTree Oct 2016 #40
Nobody is born knowing civil procedure jberryhill Oct 2016 #43
jberryhill is right. Are you aware that this lawsuit was already pnwmom Oct 2016 #73
Here's another rule of federal procedure which will help you jberryhill Oct 2016 #118
I'm assuming a summons has an expiration date. NCTraveler Oct 2016 #39
The default rule for serving a case is 120 days from filing jberryhill Oct 2016 #41
Thank you. NCTraveler Oct 2016 #44
Well, yes of course there is an allegation jberryhill Oct 2016 #46
Don't we have her words? NCTraveler Oct 2016 #47
Whose words? jberryhill Oct 2016 #48
No dates have been missed. NCTraveler Oct 2016 #52
The October 4 order directed the plaintiff to effect service jberryhill Oct 2016 #70
You may find this interesting jberryhill Oct 2016 #49
Is the word really "alligator"? LOL. n/t pnwmom Oct 2016 #75
No, but I like it jberryhill Oct 2016 #77
Well, her attorney asserts that she exists. And he put her on a conference call pnwmom Oct 2016 #81
No jberryhill Oct 2016 #86
His reputation with fellow lawyers, if it is proven that he took on a case pnwmom Oct 2016 #90
Meh jberryhill Oct 2016 #99
Yeah, she could be a liar, for sure. OTOH, we know Trump is a liar. pnwmom Oct 2016 #104
Yes, his behavior toward adult women is well documented jberryhill Oct 2016 #116
This case was out there way before the alleged victim knew Trump was running for office also KALD Oct 2016 #120
The California case was filed in April 2016 jberryhill Oct 2016 #122
The case was first filed a year ago, due to the fact that the victim isn't a lawyer she KALD Nov 2016 #157
No, it was not filed a year ago. That is an absolutely false statement jberryhill Nov 2016 #159
This message was self-deleted by its author KALD Oct 2016 #105
jberryhill, I appreciate your repeated efforts to inform and educate, pnwmom Oct 2016 #69
I am referring to various sorts of "news" sources which are indeed lying about the case jberryhill Oct 2016 #71
Thank you +1000. Hekate Oct 2016 #109
Does Trump need to physically/personally be served? nt. druidity33 Nov 2016 #153
Can you tell if the plaintiff has tried to serve Trump? BainsBane Nov 2016 #178
Yes jberryhill Nov 2016 #179
That doesn't speak well for the validity of the case. BainsBane Nov 2016 #180
Yes, the Trump U case is steaming along just fine jberryhill Nov 2016 #181
It makes me ill that Bill Clinton hung around that guy. BainsBane Nov 2016 #182
No, this one has different parentage jberryhill Nov 2016 #183
She's changed lawyers again BainsBane Nov 2016 #184
Not on the court docket jberryhill Nov 2016 #186
Okay BainsBane Nov 2016 #187
That would seem to be the situation jberryhill Nov 2016 #188
What does long time-barred mean? BainsBane Nov 2016 #189
You can't sue someone in 2016 for an assault in 1994 jberryhill Nov 2016 #190
So a civil version of statute of limitations? BainsBane Nov 2016 #191
yes jberryhill Nov 2016 #192
Right BainsBane Nov 2016 #193
Meta. n/t demmiblue Oct 2016 #13
Maybe billymike Oct 2016 #28
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
Appear is a term of art in law. It does not involve personally appearing. Shrike47 Oct 2016 #31
This message was self-deleted by its author NCTraveler Oct 2016 #36
At least it's on the front/home page of DU now. n/t RKP5637 Oct 2016 #55
It's getting a lot of visibility on a Google search now! RKP5637 Oct 2016 #56
IF, a big IF Trump should win he would be the first president elect standing trial for Thinkingabout Oct 2016 #60
This is a civil case, not a criminal prosecution. The Velveteen Ocelot Oct 2016 #67
New York law does have a tolling for minor but it's not enough here. Jim Lane Oct 2016 #126
I hadn't paid attention to the date. If this occurred in 1994 when she was 13, The Velveteen Ocelot Oct 2016 #128
I refer you to the complaint... jberryhill Oct 2016 #135
Wow, this is very weird. The Velveteen Ocelot Oct 2016 #139
It's not a criminal case Crabby Appleton Oct 2016 #68
Not only is this a civil rather than a criminal suit, ....... WillowTree Oct 2016 #83
That woman (who was 13 back when the Donald raped her)... backscatter712 Oct 2016 #96
Thankfully, SomethingNew Oct 2016 #145
From Attorney Lisa Bloom regarding this case.. KALD Oct 2016 #108
But if they are, they have to be handled correctly and competently The Velveteen Ocelot Oct 2016 #111
Hopefully she will. She should hire Lisa. KALD Oct 2016 #114
As far as Trump is concerned, I don't care if it is true or not. Doodley Oct 2016 #127
We should always care whether something is true. The Velveteen Ocelot Oct 2016 #146
Sexual assault lawsuit. Rex Nov 2016 #152
"Why The New Child Rape Case Filed Against Donald Trump Should Not Be Ignored." KALD Nov 2016 #158
Here's the problem I have with this story... brooklynite Nov 2016 #162
She first filed without a lawyer, I'll take Lisa's word.. she has handled a ton of these KALD Nov 2016 #163
this SHOULD be a Breaking News story ... will the MSM cover it? napkinz Nov 2016 #185
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
Please, don't hold back jberryhill Aug 2019 #203
Followup: The Woman Who Accused Trump of Raping Her at 13 Just Dropped Her Lawsuit PoliticAverse Nov 2016 #199
I assume now that you have an answer to your question: jberryhill Nov 2016 #200
Obviously you have no experience with women who have been sexually assaulted. KALD Nov 2016 #201
I would guess that Lisa Bloom does jberryhill Nov 2016 #203
"Habeus corpus", "innocent until proven guilty" Frank Cannon Nov 2016 #202
True, but since the suit was dropped, that's not going to happen. KALD Nov 2016 #204
Then hate him for your own reasons, not legal ones. Frank Cannon Nov 2016 #205
Hate is wasted energy. It's a free country. I have a right to my opinion and my opinion is KALD Nov 2016 #206
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