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Brienne Walsh wrote publicly about her childhood. In her September 28, 2020 deposition, she said it could be described as abusive, with a qualification: sometimes, not always. Her blog posts, the deposition excerpt and Aunt K’s account are distinct parts of the record.
The civil battery case reaches trial in San Francisco Superior Court. A different courtroom. Twelve neutral citizens. The jury hears Steve's account of the nanny's disclosure, Tara's answers, and the documentary evidence.
The jury finds battery, domestic violence, and intentional infliction of emotional distress, with a punitive finding of malice, oppression, or fraud. The later judgment records the compensatory damages and costs; the separate punitive award was struck.