Initially filed in federal court in Riverside, California, the lawsuit claimed that Trump and Epstein subjected Johnson to sexual abuse at the age of 13. Despite gaining initial traction, the case was dismissed in May 2016 on procedural grounds, which raised doubts about the credibility of the allegations.
Another version of the lawsuit was filed in June, but reportedly withdrawn months later. A third version of the lawsuit, filed under the pseudonym “Jane Doe,” was withdrawn just days before the 2016 presidential election, citing intimidation and safety concerns.
Trump’s accuser was slated to appear at a press conference in early November 2016. However, her attorney, Lis Bloom, said she had received threats and was too fearful to attend.
Another version of the lawsuit was filed in June, but reportedly withdrawn months later. A third version of the lawsuit, filed under the pseudonym “Jane Doe,” was withdrawn just days before the 2016 presidential election, citing intimidation and safety concerns.
Trump’s accuser was slated to appear at a press conference in early November 2016. However, her attorney, Lis Bloom, said she had received threats and was too fearful to attend.
Trump Faces Renewed Scrutiny Over Allegations of Raping a 13-Year-Old Girl
Former President Donald Trump finds himself thrust back into the spotlight amidst resurfaced allegations of sexual misconduct involving minors. These accusations stem from a 2016 lawsuit filed by an anonymous plaintiff known as "Katie Johnson," alleging that Trump and the late Jeffrey Epstein...
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