1994 rape lawsuit filed in California federal court implicating Jeffrey Epstein and Donald Trump

1994 rape lawsuit filed in California federal court implicating Jeffrey Epstein and Donald Trump The passage reveals a filed civil suit alleging that Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein raped a woman in 1994. It provides concrete details (date, jurisdiction, parties, and a Reuters source) that merit follow‑up verification, but the claim has been reported in media before, limiting its novelty. The involvement of a former president and a high‑profile financier makes it a strong lead with notable controversy. Key insights: Lawsuit filed in federal court in California in April 2016; Alleges rape of a woman in 1994 by Jeffrey Epstein and Donald Trump; Reuters correspondent David Ingram was preparing a story on the suit