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US pop singer Taylor Swift has won a civil case against an ex-DJ who she said grabbed her bottom after putting his hand under her skirt during a pre-concert photo opportunity in 2013.The case has grabbed headlines for the star's bold testimony in court, and emphasis that she wanted to fight the case not just for herself but for all women who are victimised.Here are four reasons why it's significant.1. It highlighted the underreporting of sexual assaultThe 2013 incident only became public in 2015 when radio personality David Mueller- who lost his job after Ms Swift's team reported the groping claim to his radio station - filed a defamation lawsuit against Ms Swift.With the incident out in the open, Ms Swift filed a countersuit alleging sexual assault - which she has just won.In court, Taylor Swift's mother, Andrea Swift, said she did not go to police when her daughter first told her she had been groped because: "I did not want this event to define her life.""I did not want her to have to live through the endless memes and gifs that tabloid media and internet trolls decided to come up with - doctoring the pictures… and making her relive this awful moment over and over again," she said.Ms Swift's lawyer said the star had wanted to keep the situation "discreet and quiet and confidential".Taylor Swift's mum confronts DJ in courtBut by not reporting the alleged groping to authorities in the first place, the pop superstar was responding in the same way that thousands of American women do every year.According to RAINN, the largest anti-sexual violence organisation in the United States, two out of three sexual assaults in the country go unreported.The top three reasons for people not doing so are fearing retaliation, not believing the police will help and considering it to be a "personal matter".Taylor Swift's reasons for not going to the police, as told by her mother, who is part of her management team, are revealing. The case highlights how some victims fear being ridiculed, not being believed or not being taken seriously after reporting an alleged sexual assault.2. She refused to back downThe trial showed how some defence lawyers try to undermine the credibility of an alleged victim.But some of the most potent moments occurred when Taylor Swift refused to let that happen.At one point, rejecting an accusation that she had misidentified Mueller, she said: "I'm not going to allow you or your client to say I am to blame."When asked why a photo taken at the time of the alleged incident does not show the front of her skirt ruffled, she bluntly responded: "Because my ass is located on the back of my body."3. It's being seen as a bigger victoryTaylor Swift only asked for a symbolic $1 (77p) in damages from Mr Mueller and has now pledged to donate to organisations that help defend sexual assault victims."I acknowledge the privilege that I benefit from in life, in society and in my ability to shoulder the enormous cost of defending myself in a trial like this," she said in a statement following the verdict."My hope is to help those whose voices should also be heard."Dealing with groping in the officeHer lawyer Douglas Baldridge said she asked only for $1 because she did not want to bankrupt Mr Mueller, but rather use the case to send a message to all women that "they will decide what will be tolerated with their body".Ms Swift is being praised for inspiring other women to speak out about groping, even if they might not have the advantages she has in terms of wealth, fame and public support.

Taylor Swift hit back at a music industry peer for claiming she doesn't write her own songs, dismissing her contributions to her music as "co-writing."Damon Albarn, songwriter and frontman for the band Blur, told the Los Angeles Times in an interview published Sunday that much of modern music is popular because of the "sound and the attitude" behind it rather than the songs being "good."When the interviewer mentioned Swift as an example of an "excellent songwriter," Albarn responded that "she doesn't write her own songs.""I know what co-writing is," Albarn said. "Co-writing is very different to writing. I'm not hating on anybody, I'm just saying there's a big difference between a songwriter and a songwriter who co-writes."Swift, who has been credited as a songwriter on all of her studio albums, responded to his comment on Twitter. She said she was once a fan of Albarn, but even if he didn't like her songs, he didn't have to discredit her work."I write ALL of my own songs," Swift said. "Your hot take is completely false and SO damaging."Albarn replied to Swift on Twitter, saying the greater conversation he had with the interviewer was "reduced to clickbait.""I apologise unreservedly and unconditionally," Albarn wrote. "The last thing I would want to do is discredit your songwriting. I hope you understand."In 2010, Swift released her third album, "Speak Now," as the sole credited songwriter. It was nominated for a Grammy Award for best country album, and her song "Mean" won best country song and best country solo performance.Swift told Rolling Stone in 2019 that she took on the entire album specifically as a reaction to comments about whether she wrote her own music.She also addressed those who doubted her songwriting success in her 2019 acceptance speech for Billboard's Woman of the Decade Award. Swift said she saw how people tried to "explain away" a woman's success."I saw as a female in this industry, some people will always have slight reservations about you," Swift said. "Whether you deserve to be there, whether a male producer or co-writer is the reason for your success, or whether it was a savvy record label.

Taylor Swift capped off a huge month by winning four trophies at the MTV Europe Music Awards.The star, whose latest album Midnights has topped the charts all around the world, was named best artist and best pop act.She also won best video and best longform video, both for All Too Well (10 Minute Version), starring Stranger Things actress Sadie Sink.Harry Styles, Blackpink and Nicki Minaj also took home trophies.Swift is now tied with Lady Gaga as the singer with most MTV Europe awards. Both acts have 12 each.Taylor Swift takes over the entire US top 10Everything we know about Taylor Swift's songwritingPresented with her best artist award by Baywatch star David Hasselhoff, Swift dedicated the prize to her fans."There's not a single moment I take that for granted," she said. "I can't believe I get to do this as a job, and it's all because of you. Thank you so, so much."

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