Katie Johnson dropped the case after receiving death threats

The claim that Katie Johnson dropped the case after receiving death threats is supported by multiple sources, though with some nuance. Katie Johnson filed a lawsuit accusing Donald Trump of sexual assault when she was 13. The case was dismissed by a judge in 2016 on legal grounds, but Johnson also withdrew her lawsuit and canceled public appearances citing safety concerns.

Several credible reports, including from The Guardian and Snopes, note that Johnson's attorneys stated she received numerous threats to her life, which contributed to her decision to drop the suit and avoid public testimony.snopes.comsnopes.comLawsuit Charges Donald Trump with Raping a 13-Year-Old Girl Additionally, other sources mention harassment and theft of personal property that heightened her fears.sacramento.newsreview.comsacramento.newsreview.comWait, ‘Katie Johnson’ actually exists? • Sacramento News & Reviewwhowhatwhy.orgwhowhatwhy.orgSpeaking of an Alleged Rape by Donald Trump

However, some sources like the Daily Mail dispute that threats were the reason for dropping the suit, suggesting other factors may have been involved. Given the preponderance of evidence from reputable news outlets and statements from legal representatives confirming threats as a factor, the claim is largely accurate but not the sole reason for the case's dismissal or withdrawal. The legal dismissal was based on procedural grounds unrelated to threats.

Therefore, while death threats played a significant role in her dropping the case, it was not the only factor.