Topic: Sexual Battery

2 chapters across the catalog

The Verger
Episode 1554 3:35 - 7:40

1554: The Verger

E. Jean Carroll Civil Verdict, Donald Trump Liability

A federal jury in New York found Donald Trump liable for the sexual abuse and defamation of columnist E. Jean Carroll, awarding her $5 million in damages. The jury rejected the specific claim of rape but found Trump liable for battery and defamation related to a 1990s encounter in a department store dressing room. Trump's public response, in which he claimed not to know Carroll, is criticized as a poor legal and PR strategy.

Bug Peeps
Episode 1497 1:51:43 - 1:57:35

1497: Bug Peeps

Kevin Spacey Verdict and Dana Brunetti's Hollywood Influence

Actor Kevin Spacey was found not liable in a $40 million sexual battery lawsuit brought by Anthony Rapp. The jury took less than 90 minutes to reach the verdict, which Spacey's team attributed to the "naked truth." The hosts discuss Spacey's career, his connection to producer Dana Brunetti through "House of Cards," and his early acting roles in the series "Wise Guy."