Another lawsuit has been brought against Donald Trump, this time by a woman who claims that she was raped multiple times by Trump when she was thirteen years old. While it is certainly possible for frivolous law suits to be filed, according to attorney Lisa Bloom (Huffington Post, 6/29/2016), this one has two characteristics that warrant serious consideration. First, two other rape accusations have been made against Trump, although in both cases, settlements seems to have been reached, precluding other legal actions. Second, Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted pedophile billionaire and friend of Trump, whose party planner was responsible for procuring adolescent girls for Mr. Epstein, witnessed the rape by Trump.
Regardless of whether Trump is guilty of these charges, the Main Stream Media has decided to be extremely circumspect in reporting the law suit. It is, however, reminiscent of the media’s reluctance to report on the charges of rape made by Bill Cosby’s victims. In the Trump case, is it because it is so unlikely that the charges are true, and thus, do not warrant widespread reporting or is it to keep the Trump campaign competitive against Hillary Clinton? This case will not be tried until after the Presidential election.
Regardless of whether Trump is guilty of these charges, the Main Stream Media has decided to be extremely circumspect in reporting the law suit. It is, however, reminiscent of the media’s reluctance to report on the charges of rape made by Bill Cosby’s victims. In the Trump case, is it because it is so unlikely that the charges are true, and thus, do not warrant widespread reporting or is it to keep the Trump campaign competitive against Hillary Clinton? This case will not be tried until after the Presidential election.