E. Jean Carroll accused Donald Trump of rape. Trial to start

Apr. 24, 2023 Law

Jury selection starts Tuesday in E. Jean Carol’s battery and defamation lawsuit against Donald Trump. The writer accused him of raping her almost 30 years ago.

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Credits

Guest:

Jessica Levinson - Professor, LMU's Loyola Law School in Los Angeles - @LevinsonJessica

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Angie Perrin, Michell Eloy, Amy Ta, Brian Hardzinski, Bennett Purser, Marcelle Hutchins, Robin Estrin

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