"Breaking the Shield of Presidential Immunity: The Trump Verdict and the Fight Against Sexual Abuse"
a jury has found former U.S. President Donald Trump liable for sexual abuse and awarded the plaintiff, a former contestant on Trump's reality show, $5 million in damages. The jury found that Trump had violated the plaintiff's rights under both federal and state law when he forcibly kissed her and grabbed her breast without her consent during a meeting in 2007. The trial was closely watched as it was one of the first to test the legal limits of presidential immunity. Trump had argued that he was protected from lawsuits arising from his actions while in office, but the jury rejected this defense. The verdict is likely to have broader implications for the many ongoing lawsuits against Trump, as well as future legal actions against sitting presidents. The plaintiff's lawyer hailed the verdict as a victory for all women who have experienced sexual harassment and abuse. The defendant's legal team, on the other hand, expressed disappointment and hinted at a possible appeal. ...