Taylor Swift won her case against a DJ she accused of groping her on Monday night, after her lawyer had said she was taking the action on behalf of all women.

The pop star won a symbolic $1 and long-awaited vindication after the jury decided that David Mueller had assaulted her during a pre-concert photo opportunity four years ago.

Swift released a statement after the verdict, saying: "I want to thank Judge William J Martinez and the jury for their careful consideration, my attorneys Doug Baldridge, Danielle Foley, Jay Schaudies and Katie Wright for fighting for me and anyone who feels silenced by a sexual assault, and especially anyone who offered their support throughout this four-year ordeal and two-year long trial process.

"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. My hope is to help those whose voices should also be heard. Therefore, I will be making donations in the near future to multiple organisations that help sexual assault victims defend themselves."