Taylor Swift sues host for sexually harassing her

The singer sat next to her lawyer to confront David Mueller - who was accused of groping her on the red carpet in 2013.

According to CNN, on August 8, the trial of the lawsuit between Taylor Swift and radio host David Mueller took place at the Federal Court in Denver, Colorado, USA. Taylor Swift accused David Mueller of inappropriate behavior, touching her body on the red carpet in 2013.

Meanwhile, David Mueller sued Taylor Swift for making a fuss about the story, causing him to lose his job at KYGO, a CNN affiliate.

David Mueller (right) and Taylor Swift in a photo taken in 2013.

Taylor Swift wore a black and white collared dress, black stockings and a beige bag to court. She sat next to her lawyer and listened quietly to the proceedings.

In a civil court hearing, David Mueller insisted that he did not molest Taylor Swift, but only touched her slightly while they were taking pictures. "I felt my hand slightly touching her side or ribs," David Mueller said.

A photo taken by the press on the red carpet was considered evidence at the trial. In the photo, David Mueller has his hand behind Taylor Swift. Gabriel McFarland - the host's representative - said the image was "horrible" but did not show any inappropriate touching of Taylor Swift's dress as alleged. "If you look at the photo, you will see that Mr. Mueller's hand was not under her dress. The dress was not ruffled, not askew," said Gabriel McFarland.

Taylor Swift said she needs to sue so that women in similar situations dare to speak up.

Gabriel McFarland said Taylor Swift's accusations were "so reckless, it was part of the destruction of Mr. Mueller's life." The lawyer concluded that Taylor Swift may have been mistaken. David Mueller wants to be cleared.

David Mueller's lawyer also refuted Taylor Swift's legal representative when he said Mueller countersued for money and fame.

Taylor Swift's representative defended David Mueller's inappropriate behavior. The singer's lawyer also said that David Mueller changed his story several times and destroyed evidence.

Fans wait outside the courtroom in Denver.

Taylor Swift said the lawsuit is not only about holding David Mueller accountable, but also about empowering abused women to speak out. All proceeds from the lawsuit will be donated to charities that protect women from sexual assault.

The trial is scheduled to last nine days and is open to all fans. In addition to the 32 seats in the courtroom, there will also be a screen outside for fans to watch.

According to VNE