E. Jean Carroll Accuses Donald Trump of Rape in Emotional Testimony
- E. Jean Carroll testified in court that Donald Trump raped her in a Manhattan department store dressing room three decades ago.
- Carroll is suing Trump for battery under a New York law that allows adults who allege sexual abuse a one-time opportunity to sue, even if relevant statutes of limitations have expired.
- Trump denies the allegations and has called Carroll's story a "hoax" or a "scam."
- Carroll testified that the alleged assault hindered her ability to enjoy sex and romance and that she has not had sex since the incident.
- Carroll faced questioning from Trump's lawyer, who tried to poke holes in her account of the alleged assault.