Key takeaways:
- The jury will decide whether Trump is liable for the attack and whether Carroll should be awarded financial damages.
- Roberta Kaplan argued that Trump has a “M.O.” of targeting women in “semi-public” places and “grabbing” their genitals.
- Marc Kasowitz argued that Carroll’s claims were false and that she was motivated by a desire for fame and money.
A jury of six men and three women has begun deliberations in the civil lawsuit brought against former President Donald Trump by writer E. Jean Carroll. The case is centered around allegations of battery and defamation by Carroll, who claims that Trump raped her decades ago.
During closing arguments on Monday, Carroll’s attorney, Roberta Kaplan, reminded the jury that the standard for determining liability in a civil case is lower than it is in a criminal case. She argued that Trump has a “M.O.” of targeting women in “semi-public” places and “grabbing” their genitals.
Trump’s attorney, Marc Kasowitz, argued that Carroll’s claims were false and that she was motivated by a desire for fame and money. He also argued that Trump’s comments about Carroll were protected by the First Amendment, and that the statute of limitations had expired.
The jury will now decide whether Trump is liable for the attack and whether Carroll should be awarded financial damages. It is unclear how long the jury will take to reach a verdict.
The trial has been closely watched by legal experts and members of the public. It is the first time a sitting president has been sued for sexual assault. The outcome of the case could have implications for other cases against Trump and could set a precedent for future cases involving public figures.
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