Taylor Swift sexual assault trial

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Mueller v. Swift, commonly referred to as the Taylor Swift sexual assault trial, was a legal case held in the United States District Court for the District of Colorado. The trial involved David Mueller, a former radio DJ, filing for defamation against Taylor Swift, alleging that she had him wrongfully terminated following an incident at a 2013 meet-and-greet. Swift then counter-sued Mueller for battery and sexual assault, seeking a symbolic $1 in damages. The trial lasted one week, beginning on August 7, 2017, with both Mueller and Swift appearing in court. It concluded on the evening of August 14, 2017, with the jury ruling in Swift's favor and ordering Mueller to pay her $1. The trial was subject to significant media attention by virtue of Swift's status as a high-profile celebrity. News and media outlets reported on the details of the case and the public's reaction daily. In a statement released by Swift following the trial, she revealed her reasoning for counter-suing was to empower...

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