Taylor Swift Sexual Assault Trial: Fans Applaud Singer's Bravery On Twitter
Taylor Swift's fans are applauding the singer after she took the stand on Thursday in her sexual assault case against a Denver DJ who she said groped her backside during a 2013 meet-and-greet event.
Swift took the stand as she testified in a lawsuit brought against her by DJ David Mueller, 55, who said he was fired from radio station KYGO after Swift alleged he groped her bare buttocks during a photo op at the event. Swift is countersuing and claiming he sexually assaulted her. During her testimony, Swift was assertive that Mueller grabbed her buttocks underneath her skirt, saying he "latched on" as they posed for the photo.
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"It was a definite grab... a very long grab," she said, according to NBC News. "It was intentional."
When questioned by Muller's attorney, Gabriel McFarland, about whether or not her bodyguard, Greg Dent, saw what happened and made no move to stop it, Swift maintained that it was impossible for anyone to see where Mueller's hand was due to how they were standing for the photo, with their backs against a wall.
"The only person who would have a direct eye line is someone laying underneath my skirt and we didn't have anyone positioned there," she said. "What Mr. Mueller did was very intentional and the location was very intentional and it happened very quickly. I was not going to blame Mr. Dent for something Mr. Mueller did."
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In addition, Swift refused to take any blame for the incident or Mueller's firing afterwards, saying that she knew it wasn't her fault.
"I'm not going to allow you or your client make me feel in any way that this is my fault," she said. "Here we are years later, and I'm being blamed for the unfortunate events of his life that are the product of his decisions—not mine."
Swift's testimony has received a groundswell of support on social media, with many speaking out about the case in general, including one fan who shared the photo of the incident in question, saying it was hard to argue the DJ's point.
Whether you like Taylor Swift or not, you can't look at this photo and say you understand how he thought he was touching her ribs. pic.twitter.com/WVTsKyjyLt
— Snack Queen (@alyssalandress) August 10, 2017
Others praised some of Swift's answers during her testimony, picking up on how she wasn't letting her voice be silenced when it came to the case.
Taylor Swift has probably watched every single law and order episode. SHE KNOWS WHAT SHE'S DOING. SHE CAME FOR BLOOD. https://t.co/ql9hzn19vd
— #StayStrongTaylor (@shadesofslaylor) August 10, 2017
"Why do you love Taylor Swift so much?" Please refer below https://t.co/JVdMA1XEeN
— Hannah Zulk (@HannahZulk) August 10, 2017
Go Taylor Swift!! pic.twitter.com/pUwl6khlc1
— Lori (@lorismile1) August 10, 2017
More fans also responded by simply praising her for taking a stand.
I love Taylor Swift, she is super awesome. never let anyone victimize you for being a victim.
— Saul Arrow (@SaulArrow) August 10, 2017
i thank taylor swift for having the courage and strength in having a voice against sexual assault because so many people are too scared to
— nicki (@stylesgIory) August 10, 2017
Taylor Swift's trial matters so much in a time where our literal president thinks it's OK to "grab [women] by the pussy."
— Jamie Primeau (@jamieprimeau) August 10, 2017
So, so proud of her. --> Taylor Swift Testifies in Groping Trial About Alleged Assault https://t.co/Y4udayV0Sl
— TexasVegetarian (@TexasVegetarian) August 10, 2017
As a Woc, I can say that Taylor Swift is standing up for me. She is my idol and she always challenges me to be better. Don't @ me.
— PrayingforTaylor (@tatorswift13) August 10, 2017
Most remarkably, Swift, who has been the subject of criticism over the years for various reasons, including her penchant for songs about ex-boyfriends and her feuds with Kanye West, Kim Kardashian and Katy Perry, earned the support of those who admitted they had previously not cared for her.
I was not prepared to be so impressed by Taylor Swift today, but, buddy, am I ever!
— Sex Killerson❤ (@Kittenfish87) August 10, 2017
This is really surprising me right now but right now i respect Taylor Swift
— Iðunn (@pamsinfinity) August 10, 2017
Taylor Swift is handling cross examination so well. ______ you go sweetie. I'm sorry I once called you a snake https://t.co/0MaHh74zWP
— Kayla Stetzel (@KaylaStetzel) August 10, 2017
Taylor swift is suing someone for grabbing her butt. I'm not a fan but I support her on this and it's not petty at all!
— nnydayoz (@nnyninja) August 10, 2017
I don't like Taylor swift very much but do I support her in this groping case.. absolutely.
— Persona Non Grata (@_crayolacrayon) August 10, 2017
I think I love Taylor Swift after reading about her testimony today.
— SarcastiCarrie (@SarcastiCarrie) August 10, 2017
Swift's testimony came one day after her mother Andrea took the stand in the case, breaking down as she testified that she couldn't believe something like that could happen to her daughter the way it did.
"I was upset to the extent that I wanted to vomit and cry at the same time," she said. "It was inconceivable to us that this could take place, how it took place and where it took place."

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