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Carroll is seeking unspecified compensatory and punitive damages.

‘One of the reasons why women don’t come forward is they are asked ‘why didn’t you scream’. It keeps women silent’

The advice columnist denied that politics or book sales motivated her to make the accusation against Donald Trump

The judge warned of obstruction charges against the former president — and potentially his son, expert says

‘There are some relevant US statutes here, and somebody on your side ought to be thinking about them’

Advice columnist says former president ‘shattered my reputation’ and says alleged attack left her unable to enjoy romantic life. Plus, South Korean president sings American Pie at state dinner with Biden

Nearly three decades after E Jean Carroll claims Donald Trump raped her in a dressing room, the pair are facing off in court. Andrew Feinberg explains the case

Donald Trump faces court for the first time accused of sexual assault in Manhattan on Tuesday. He staring down huge legal hurdles whether he decides to show up or not, experts tell Bevan Hurley

A stunning exchange between the trial judge and Trump’s lawyer this week belied a larger issue in the case: Whether the funding of Ms Carroll’s legal expenses by a private nonprofit primarily funded by liberal megadonor Reid Hoffman has any bearing on the case. John Bowden reports

Inconsistency has led to Trump opening up new attack, and facing admonishment from judge

The writer who alleges Donald Trump raped her in the dressing room of a department store has taken the stand in her civil lawsuit.