Trump denies latest allegations of sexual assault, this time by former model

Stacey Williams, a former model, publicly alleged this week that former President Donald Trump groped her in early 1993 at Trump Tower, with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein present. Williams shared her experience on a video call for survivors of sexual violence, organized independently by advocacy groups supporting Kamala Harris.

The incident reportedly took place on Fifth Avenue after Epstein suggested the pair "stop by and see Trump." According to Williams, upon arrival, Trump greeted her by groping her body. "He put his hands all over my breasts, my waist, my butt. And I froze," Williams recounted, adding that both Trump and Epstein appeared amused by the interaction.

How the incident allegedly unfolded

Williams said she felt "deeply confused" during the encounter, recalling how Epstein’s demeanor changed sharply afterward. "He kept saying, ‘Why did you let him do that?’ And he made me feel so disgusting," she said.

She further expressed that as she processed what happened, it felt like she was "rolled in there like a piece of meat" as part of a "twisted game" between Trump and Epstein.

Response from Trump’s team

Karoline Leavitt, a spokeswoman for Trump, dismissed Williams’ accusations as "unequivocally false" and claimed they were politically driven.

Williams’ account adds to a long list of allegations against Trump, including the prominent case of E. Jean Carroll, who won a lawsuit against Trump in 2023 after a jury found him liable for a 1996 assault.

A history of allegations against Trump

Williams’ account recalls other allegations against Trump, including the 2005 "Access Hollywood" tape, which surfaced weeks before the 2016 election. In the recording, Trump can be heard bragging about forcibly kissing and groping women, comments he later dismissed as "locker room talk."

From left, American real estate developer Donald Trump and his girlfriend (and future wife), former model Melania Knauss, financier (and future convicted sex offender) Jeffrey Epstein, and British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell pose together at the Mar-

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Trump has since distanced himself from Epstein, despite telling New York Magazine in 2002, "I’ve known Jeff for 15 years. He’s a terrific guy… He likes beautiful women as much as I do."

Why Williams came forward now

Williams told CNN that family considerations kept her from coming forward earlier. She emphasized that survivors of assault often grapple with their experiences over time, stating, "There’s an evolution to contending with your abuse… and it doesn’t happen overnight."

The source

This report was compiled from information provided by the Associated Press. Additional statements and context were obtained through interviews Williams conducted with CNN. This story was reported from Los Angeles.