The trial involving Taylor Swift and Denver DJ David Mueller came to a close on Monday when the jury found Mueller guilty of assault and battery, and dismissed the charges of tortious interference against Swift, her mother Andrea, and a member of the singer’s management team, Frank Bell.
Swift had accused Mueller of groping her during a meet and greet in 2013. He, in turn, sued the singer claiming that the accusation cost him his job.
The jury ordered Mueller to pay Swift a symbolic $1 in damages, per her lawsuit.
Both before and after the verdict, Hollywood took to social media to express its support for the singer.
Kesha, who has also experienced the glare of a public trial in her legal fight with producer Dr. Luke, expressed admiration for Swift’s determination.
. @taylorswift13 i support you always, and especially right now and admire your strength and fearlessness. truth is always the answer.
— kesha (@KeshaRose) August 14, 2017
TV host James Corden called Swift’s post-verdict statement “brilliant.”
This is brilliant from @taylorswift13 x pic.twitter.com/2A4MtQzGiE
— James Corden (@JKCorden) August 15, 2017
Amber Heard tweeted that she was “proud” of the singer.
Proud of @taylorswift13 for standing strong https://t.co/iBHskhsmgw
— Amber Heard (@realamberheard) August 12, 2017
Rachel Platten, of “Fight Song” fame, messaged “We got your back,” to Swift.
We got your back @taylorswift13. You're amazing & I'm sending love.
— Rachel Platten (@RachelPlatten) August 11, 2017
Canadian singer Nelly Furtado related her own experiences with radio meet-and-greets.
https://twitter.com/NellyFurtado/status/895989216546615298
“Girls” creator Lena Dunham described her longtime friend as “fierce,” noting that Swift’s “example is powerful.”
Proud of @taylorswift13 for her fierce & cutting testimony & her refusal to settle for being treated like property. Her example is powerful.
— Lena Dunham (@lenadunham) August 11, 2017
YouTube star Raphael Gomes declared “victory of every victim of sexual assault who’s been too scared to speak up.”
https://twitter.com/raphablueberry/status/897229163144380421