‘One single pattern’
Carroll said during three days of testimony and cross-examination that Trump slammed her against the wall, put his fingers into her vagina and then inserted his penis.

Two of Carroll’s longtime friends testified that she told them about the attack shortly after it occurred and said they believed her.

Jurors also heard from two other women who said Trump sexually assaulted them in separate incidents decades ago. Trump denies those claims as well.

A blonde woman, dressed all in black, is photographed outside of a courthouse
Natasha Stoynoff arrives on May 8 for closing arguments after offering testimony that the former president assaulted her, as well [Seth Wenig/AP Photo]
“Three different women, decades apart, but one single pattern of behaviour,” Roberta Kaplan said, arguing that Trump’s defence was asking jurors to believe the “ridiculous” claim that the other witnesses conspired to lie.

Kaplan did not specify the amount of money jurors should award Carroll in compensatory and punitive damages.

She said Carroll had been unable to sustain a romantic relationship since the alleged rape and that Trump’s public criticism had harmed her client’s reputation.

“For E Jean Carroll, this lawsuit is not about the money,” Kaplan said. “This lawsuit is about getting her name back.”