Jury given wide latitude in Trump rape trial with E. Jean Carroll's allegations.

The jury in the civil case involving E. Jean Carroll's rape allegations against former President Donald Trump could begin deliberations as early as Tuesday. The jury will have wide latitude in deciding the truthfulness of the allegations against Trump. If the jury agrees that Carroll has proven her claims of battery and defamation, they can award compensatory and punitive damages. The trial involves a claim by Carroll that Trump made defamatory comments while denying her allegations.