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Women who sued Trump for child rape breaking silence today 3pm (Pacific time) (Original Post) Hawaii Hiker Nov 2016 OP
Holy Shit! NoGoodNamesLeft Nov 2016 #1
from your link ... napkinz Nov 2016 #2
this looks like the Big One...will the MSM still ignore? n/t blitzen Nov 2016 #3
How could they possibly ignore this? musicblind Nov 2016 #21
Yes they are ignoring it. All they are talking about is a BS poll in Nevada that is skewed DK504 Nov 2016 #59
Good. So maybe now they'll get competent legal representation The Velveteen Ocelot Nov 2016 #4
I only saw this recently, but Gloria Allred is Lisa's Bloom's Hawaii Hiker Nov 2016 #10
That seems to be the new plan jberryhill Nov 2016 #38
I looked at the website a few days back NoGoodNamesLeft Nov 2016 #40
The question is -- will it be deemed credible and will anyone care? Farmgirl1961 Nov 2016 #5
She has two witnesses NoGoodNamesLeft Nov 2016 #12
What would be this woman's motive to mention "age 13" instead of, say, last month, were she lying? WinkyDink Nov 2016 #30
The first case was filed in April 2016 jberryhill Nov 2016 #37
Do you ever post anything not pro-Trump, anti-Clinton? Democat Nov 2016 #46
That's two questions. Yes and yes. Coyotl Nov 2016 #54
Kills me to say it, but I don't see MSM touching this. NT Jerry442 Nov 2016 #6
They will now...she has someone who witnessed the rape NoGoodNamesLeft Nov 2016 #13
Why wouldn't they? They can't be that corrupt. n/t musicblind Nov 2016 #22
It may help her case bmstee01 Nov 2016 #23
They will have to, once all the tabloids do. It's about RATINGS, don't forget. WinkyDink Nov 2016 #32
They are already. Kellyanne had to deal with the question live. Coyotl Nov 2016 #55
WOW, really? get the red out Nov 2016 #56
Btw, Ivanka was 13 in 1994. nt geek tragedy Nov 2016 #8
He also raved about how sexy the very young Paris Hilton was -- what a pig anneboleyn Nov 2016 #47
I really respect Lisa Bloom and have been wondering when a reputable lawyer would step in and have Pachamama Nov 2016 #9
I totally agree. It's good there are lawyers like Lisa Bloom and Gloria shraby Nov 2016 #15
Gloria raised her daughter Lisa well Pachamama Nov 2016 #57
Didn't expect that.....well sometimes you have to speak out to get attention sunonmars Nov 2016 #11
I'll wait with anticipation...but have totally lost faith with the M$M Farmgirl1961 Nov 2016 #14
If you want more from M$M you have to demand it. Let them know you shraby Nov 2016 #18
I don't have a TeeVee and don't watch Farmgirl1961 Nov 2016 #25
Sounds good... BTW: Why the plural "women"? Witnesses also? Madam45for2923 Nov 2016 #16
Two witnesses... NoGoodNamesLeft Nov 2016 #20
Holy crap. n/t musicblind Nov 2016 #24
You can look over the filing testimony and hear her story here NoGoodNamesLeft Nov 2016 #34
If it's really credible, cilla4progress Nov 2016 #17
I suppose that's the question Farmgirl1961 Nov 2016 #27
like Swift boaters and birthers ? JI7 Nov 2016 #31
Good point!!!! get the red out Nov 2016 #52
Is this really happening??? bmstee01 Nov 2016 #19
I hope so. n/t musicblind Nov 2016 #26
Wow. The msm better cover this -- this is REAL and they can't continue to ignore this case with anneboleyn Nov 2016 #28
We'll see if it gets covered at all bluestateguy Nov 2016 #29
Yeah, or media might focus on what is in Anthony Weiner's porn collection Hawaii Hiker Nov 2016 #33
We'll see if the media shows up at this. MineralMan Nov 2016 #35
I wish they had held it earlier in the day… regnaD kciN Nov 2016 #36
I was wondering about the time as well -- when did the access Hollywood tape hit the news? anneboleyn Nov 2016 #44
Didn't these scumbags enjoy filming their parties? tavernier Nov 2016 #41
OMG.. is this for real?? DCBob Nov 2016 #42
And Trump has been criticizing Weiner this whole cycle for being a "pervert" -- not to excuse Weiner anneboleyn Nov 2016 #45
That's the thing Farmgirl1961 Nov 2016 #49
Yep, just posted about this story, before seeing this. KALD Nov 2016 #43
WHO CARES?! Rocknrule Nov 2016 #48
... napkinz Nov 2016 #51
Oh and Podesta sent some emails!!! Bad. Sad! Putin is a great leader! anneboleyn Nov 2016 #58
K & R Coyotl Nov 2016 #50
Case has more credibility since it is not being sprung as last minute surprise wishstar Nov 2016 #60
that's a very good point renate Nov 2016 #62
so far nothing on MSNBC and CNN napkinz Nov 2016 #61
Zero on MSM MontanaMama Nov 2016 #63
Not finding it anywhere. nolabear Nov 2016 #65
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musicblind

(4,484 posts)
21. How could they possibly ignore this?
Wed Nov 2, 2016, 02:58 PM
Nov 2016

This has all the things they normally love. Sex, scandal, violence and politics.

If they don't cover this... smh

DK504

(3,847 posts)
59. Yes they are ignoring it. All they are talking about is a BS poll in Nevada that is skewed
Wed Nov 2, 2016, 05:02 PM
Nov 2016

towards Trump. Absolutely NO Latinos were called or questioned. Ugh

The Velveteen Ocelot

(115,660 posts)
4. Good. So maybe now they'll get competent legal representation
Wed Nov 2, 2016, 02:45 PM
Nov 2016

and the case can proceed; right now it's kind 0f stuck procedurally because they haven't served Trump with their complaint. There are statute of limitations problems, though, so maybe what they'll do is what some of Trump's other victims, clients of Gloria Allred, have done: Make their claims in public, wait for Trump to claim they're lying (and worse), then sue for defamation.

 

jberryhill

(62,444 posts)
38. That seems to be the new plan
Wed Nov 2, 2016, 03:13 PM
Nov 2016

Because Bloom has not entered an appearance in the NY proceeding, which is a procedural circus.
 

NoGoodNamesLeft

(2,056 posts)
40. I looked at the website a few days back
Wed Nov 2, 2016, 03:25 PM
Nov 2016

And somehow found my way to copies of two letters the victim wrote to authorities in New York asking them to pursue criminal charges.

http://www.justiceforkatie.com/

Farmgirl1961

(1,493 posts)
5. The question is -- will it be deemed credible and will anyone care?
Wed Nov 2, 2016, 02:45 PM
Nov 2016

Will it be a "she said" "he said" and he totally rips her to shreds?

 

NoGoodNamesLeft

(2,056 posts)
12. She has two witnesses
Wed Nov 2, 2016, 02:51 PM
Nov 2016

One who she told about it at the time and one was a party planner employed by Epstein who WITNESSED the rape.

The press will cover this and Trump is going down!

 

WinkyDink

(51,311 posts)
30. What would be this woman's motive to mention "age 13" instead of, say, last month, were she lying?
Wed Nov 2, 2016, 03:02 PM
Nov 2016

She filed WAY before Trump became a candidate.

Democat

(11,617 posts)
46. Do you ever post anything not pro-Trump, anti-Clinton?
Wed Nov 2, 2016, 04:09 PM
Nov 2016

Can't believe you're still here when so many have gone this week.

 

Coyotl

(15,262 posts)
54. That's two questions. Yes and yes.
Wed Nov 2, 2016, 04:35 PM
Nov 2016

Trump has made it credible with his own words. Everyone cares because a civilized society does not tolerate sexual predators.



anneboleyn

(5,611 posts)
47. He also raved about how sexy the very young Paris Hilton was -- what a pig
Wed Nov 2, 2016, 04:09 PM
Nov 2016

She was preteen at the time (12 if I remember correctly).

Pachamama

(16,886 posts)
9. I really respect Lisa Bloom and have been wondering when a reputable lawyer would step in and have
Wed Nov 2, 2016, 02:48 PM
Nov 2016

...the courage to make sure this is properly managed and pursued.

Imagine how frightening it would be to have been abused and raped by someone rich and powerful who thinks "he can do anything" and is now running for POTUS and has many powerful allies in law enforcement and power of government. There are many who would be terrified to even represent her.

Thank you Lisa Bloom....may the truth see the light of day....

shraby

(21,946 posts)
15. I totally agree. It's good there are lawyers like Lisa Bloom and Gloria
Wed Nov 2, 2016, 02:54 PM
Nov 2016

Allred to stand up for women when they have been abused, mis-used and then ignored.

sunonmars

(8,656 posts)
11. Didn't expect that.....well sometimes you have to speak out to get attention
Wed Nov 2, 2016, 02:50 PM
Nov 2016

and this is a shocker.....the accusation enough warrants attention.

shraby

(21,946 posts)
18. If you want more from M$M you have to demand it. Let them know you
Wed Nov 2, 2016, 02:56 PM
Nov 2016

disregard 90% of what they are shoveling.

Farmgirl1961

(1,493 posts)
25. I don't have a TeeVee and don't watch
Wed Nov 2, 2016, 03:00 PM
Nov 2016

But will go to their websites to see what their headliners are.

 

NoGoodNamesLeft

(2,056 posts)
20. Two witnesses...
Wed Nov 2, 2016, 02:57 PM
Nov 2016

One classmate the victim told at the time it happened and a Jeffrey Epstein party planner who was a witness to the actual rape/s.

anneboleyn

(5,611 posts)
28. Wow. The msm better cover this -- this is REAL and they can't continue to ignore this case with
Wed Nov 2, 2016, 03:01 PM
Nov 2016

the woman taking a public position on this!

bluestateguy

(44,173 posts)
29. We'll see if it gets covered at all
Wed Nov 2, 2016, 03:01 PM
Nov 2016

or is a stolen e-mail from two years ago about Hillary's campaign slogan more of a sexy issue.

Hawaii Hiker

(3,165 posts)
33. Yeah, or media might focus on what is in Anthony Weiner's porn collection
Wed Nov 2, 2016, 03:05 PM
Nov 2016

Weiner should have just taken the high paying gig Larry Flynt offered him years ago and disappeared....

http://www.politico.com/story/2011/06/larry-flynt-offers-job-to-weiner-057198

MineralMan

(146,284 posts)
35. We'll see if the media shows up at this.
Wed Nov 2, 2016, 03:08 PM
Nov 2016

They might. Or, they might not. I assume that Bloom issued a press release for it. The local L.A. news folks will be there, and their networks might pick up the story, if it's juicy enough. On the other hand, they might have decided that they're not going to cover this lawsuit at all. If that's the case, it won't get much coverage.

We'll see. If it's news tomorrow or tonight, then it will spread. If it's not, it won't.

regnaD kciN

(26,044 posts)
36. I wish they had held it earlier in the day…
Wed Nov 2, 2016, 03:08 PM
Nov 2016

…3 P.M. Pacific means it will miss the 6:00 P.M. news on the east coast, and likely everywhere else as well (since the networks like to just rerun the east coast news everywhere else if they can).

anneboleyn

(5,611 posts)
44. I was wondering about the time as well -- when did the access Hollywood tape hit the news?
Wed Nov 2, 2016, 04:04 PM
Nov 2016

I can't remember now but it seemed to be right around 5 or 6pm eastern time

DCBob

(24,689 posts)
42. OMG.. is this for real??
Wed Nov 2, 2016, 03:36 PM
Nov 2016

Did that SOB actually do this?!? He should be behind bars if this is for real.

anneboleyn

(5,611 posts)
45. And Trump has been criticizing Weiner this whole cycle for being a "pervert" -- not to excuse Weiner
Wed Nov 2, 2016, 04:06 PM
Nov 2016

but Trump has a highly obvious case of the "projections."

KALD

(128 posts)
43. Yep, just posted about this story, before seeing this.
Wed Nov 2, 2016, 03:37 PM
Nov 2016

I'm so glad this is getting major attention. I've been posting about this story for a few days now. Some people even said it wasn't credible and that she may not exist.

wishstar

(5,268 posts)
60. Case has more credibility since it is not being sprung as last minute surprise
Wed Nov 2, 2016, 05:10 PM
Nov 2016

Story has been out there for over 6 months but MSM has refused to cover it, forcing victim to come forward and not wait any longer to tell her story before everyone has voted.

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