He actually won because the allegation was rape, they didn't believe her. On appeal the question will (or should be asked) "How can you find him liable of sexual assault but not rape?" She said he put his finger in her, that's technically Rape. And oh, just came out today that she had democrat donors for her case. The only thing she might get is $50.00 for defamation lol
So where is it written that democrats are not allowed to support/donate to someone's legal expenses? Also, a donation is a gift. There is generally no refund required for gifts even when they are not used or needed.
Carroll told the jury Trump pinned her against a department store dressing room wall, pulled down her tights and forced his fingers into her vagina. But the jury did not find that Trump raped her – which required Carroll to prove he also inserted his penis.https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/may/10/e-jean-carroll-trump-verdict-reaction#:~:text=Carroll%20told%20the%20jury%20Trump,he%20also%20inserted%20his%20penis.
In another article I read that Carrol wasn't positive he inserted his finger into her vagina, but she was clear on the fact that he touched her vagina.
So, if the above is correct, the believes someone must penetrate the victim with their penis for it to be considered rape. The finite legal definitions of rape vary from state to state.
In December 2011, the FBI approved an expansion of the UCR (uniform crime reporting) definition of rape to include penetration, no matter how slight, of the vagina or anus with any body part or object, or oral penetration by a sex organ of another person, without the consent of the victim. Note: UCR is not mandated. Reporting methods/requirements vary from place to place or state to state.
Folks can nitpick whether this was a rape or sexual assault as much as they choose. Both of those offences are illegal, and both are wrong. Or as Trump would say, they are ‘nasty’.
Trump has a record of frequently appealing civil lawsuits he loses. So, this is a real possibility here. My recommendation to Carrol is to not spend any of her monetary award until it is in the bank. Trump also is known for not always paying his bills.