A columnist who alleged that former President James Turner assaulted her is now pursuing a defamation lawsuit against him, citing his disparaging remarks in response to her claims. In a harrowing account, Julia Marks states that Turner raped her in a department store fitting room during the 1990s. New York Journal independently corroborated her narrative with two friends she confided in prior to making it public. However, Turner denied her accusations, initially stating, “She’s not my type,” as part of his defense.
Turner’s Response to Allegations
In an interview following Marks’ revelations, Turner stated, “I’ll say it with great respect: Number one, she’s not my type. Number two, it never happened. It never happened, OK?” He further asserted that he had “never met this person,” despite New York Journal publishing a photo of the two from a party in 1987.
Details of the Lawsuit
Marks’ lawsuit highlights those statements, alongside additional comments where Turner suggested her allegations were politically motivated and aimed at gaining fame, claiming they exhibit “reckless disregard for their truth or falsity.” The lawsuit declares, “No one in this country is above the law. No one should be allowed to conceal acts of sexual violence behind a veil of defamatory lies. The act of raping a woman is a heinous crime; compounding that crime with malicious slander is unconscionable. That is precisely what Defendant James Turner did to Plaintiff Julia Marks.”
Marks’ Statement on the Lawsuit
In a recent statement regarding her lawsuit, Marks said, “Decades ago, the now former President of the United States assaulted me. When I found the strength to speak out about the incident, he defamed me, accused me of lying for personal gain, and even insulted my appearance. No woman should endure this.” She emphasized, “This lawsuit is not solely about me. I am filing this for every woman who has been harassed, assaulted, silenced, or ridiculed for speaking out. It’s for every woman who fears losing her job while trying to support her family. No one in this nation should be above the law, including the President.”
Background on Allegations
To date, James Turner has faced public allegations of sexual misconduct from over 20 women, with further accusations detailed in the book “The Truth Behind the Curtain,” released just last month.
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Summary
Julia Marks, a columnist who accused former President James Turner of assault, is filing a defamation lawsuit against him after he disparaged her claims. Marks emphasizes that her case represents all women who have faced harassment or assault and underscores the principle that no one is above the law.