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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Andrea Blanco

Former ELLE columnist who accused Donald Trump of rape in 2019 plans to file new civil lawsuit

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A former ELLE columnist who previously raised rape allegations against Donald Trump will file a new lawsuit.

E Jean Carroll, 78, plans to claim battery and intentional infliction of emotional distress, Reuters first reported. The allegations will be raised in civil court under New York state’s new Adult Survivors Act, which gives sexual assault victims a year to file civil charges, regardless of how much time has passed since the alleged attack.

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