7 Details From the Derrick Rose Rape Case That Are Too Disturbing to Ignore

As NBA star Derrick Rose's trial begins, we take a closer look at some of the troubling details.

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Today marks the start of Derrick Rose’s rape trial. He is facing a $21.5 million lawsuit filed by an anonymous plaintiff over four-year-old sexual assault allegations. The courtroom has been all but quiet in the weeks leading up to trial, churning out important rulings and considering the emergence of new evidentiary findings, many of which will prove to be influential at trial.

On the heels of our article breaking down the case last week, here are seven important developments that you should know about as the trial begins.

1. Rose appears at Knicks preseason press conference, says he is “not worried” with the trial.

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2. Rose introduced a declaration from Doe’s friend claiming she consented to sex with Rose, Allen, and Hampton.

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3. Judge does not find the “pending investigation” letter from the LAPD convincing.

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4. Judge confirms that the victim’s name will be made public at trial.

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5. Judge issues a temporary gag order prior to trial, ordering both sides to keep quiet.

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6. Judge issues limit on parties’ testimony in an attempt to keep the trial on course.

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7. Judge rules that evidence of Doe’s "prior relationships and sexual dispositions" will be allowed in court.

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