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Jonathan Stempel and Jack Queen

Trump accuser defends rape claim after mistrial denied

E Jean Carroll has been asked why she didn't call police after allegedly being raped by Donald Trump. Photo: Getty

E Jean Carroll, the writer accusing Donald Trump of rape and defamation, has denied making up her claims to drive publicity for her memoir.

Testifying in Manhattan federal court on Monday after a judge denied Mr Trump’s request for a mistrial, Ms Carroll said she wasn’t seeking attention through appearances on TV and podcasts, while acknowledging they were an important driver of book sales.

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