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In reply to the discussion: It appears Trump knew what Epstein was doing. [View all]Jack Valentino
(4,017 posts)Let's go back to the Trump page in the 'Epstein birthday book'....
THEN let's go back to the 'Katie Johnson' lawsuit against Trump...
AI Overview
A lawsuit was filed in 2016 by a woman, identified in court documents by the pseudonyms "Jane Doe" and "Katie Johnson," who alleged Donald Trump raped her when she was 13 years old at a party hosted by Jeffrey Epstein in 1994. The lawsuit was ultimately withdrawn by the plaintiff and did not proceed to trial. There is no indication the file "disappeared"; rather, the legal proceedings ended with the withdrawal of the case.
Key Details of the Lawsuit
Allegations: The plaintiff claimed she was a minor (age 13) when she was sexually and physically abused by both Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein at Epstein's Manhattan residence. A second anonymous witness ("Tiffany Doe"
also provided a declaration supporting the claims.
Filing and Withdrawal: The woman initially filed a lawsuit in federal court in California in April 2016 without an attorney, which was dismissed in May due to technical errors. A similar complaint was filed in New York in June 2016 and then a third version in September 2016. The New York suit was dropped in November 2016, just days before the presidential election.
Reason for Withdrawal: The plaintiff's attorney at the time, Lisa Bloom, stated that the woman had received numerous threats and was too afraid to speak publicly or continue with the case. The woman had abruptly canceled a planned news conference where she was expected to reveal her identity.
Status: The case was withdrawn before any substantial litigation or evaluation of the evidence occurred, and no legal conclusions were reached regarding the allegations. Trump denied all the allegations, calling them "categorically false" and "politically motivated" fabrications.
The public records of the lawsuit were part of news reports and court filings in 2016 and did not disappear from the legal or public record. The case simply ceased to be an active legal matter when the plaintiff withdrew her complaint