Tacopina also asked Carroll why she only told two friends instead of going to the police. Carroll said that she was scared of what Trump might do to her, pointing out that “he has two tables full of lawyers here today.”
Carroll has at least some reason to be concerned. At least 26 women have accused Trump of sexual harassment or assault since the 1970s, all of which he has denied. He then went on to become president of the United States.
And the line of questioning in the case shows exactly why so many people, not just Carroll, hesitate to come forward after they have been sexually assaulted. Nearly 80 percent of rapes and sexual assaults go unreported, according to a 2016 Justice Department report. Many survivors are afraid of retaliation—from both the perpetrator and society in general—as well as that their allegations will be distorted. Another major concern is simply that they won’t be believed.
Hooch_Pandersnatch on April 30th, 2023 at 13:33 UTC »
Don’t care what the polls say. Vote like your life depends on it, because for many people it does.
bcallihan513 on April 30th, 2023 at 12:52 UTC »
Let’s make sure of it. Ignore this garbage and VOTE your ass off when the time comes. They have no chance if we show up
Canucklehead_Esq on April 30th, 2023 at 12:48 UTC »
Maybe pushing social hot button issues to the exclusion of all else isn't the best way to win over voters? Who knew...