Trump's Fate Hangs in the Balance as E. Jean Carroll Trial Wraps Up.

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Trump's Fate Hangs in the Balance as E. Jean Carroll Trial Wraps Up.
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Closing arguments have begun in the federal civil trial of E. Jean Carroll's claims against former President Donald Trump for sexually assaulting her in 1996. Attorney Roberta Kaplan argued that Trump should be held accountable for his actions, citing his own words and behavior as evidence. Carroll testified for more than two days during the trial, seeking compensatory and punitive damages. The judge will read the law pertaining to battery and defamation to the jurors before they begin deliberations on Tuesday.

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