She contemporaneously told friends who confirmed her story. Other women made similar accusations. Trump in the depositions not only confused Carroll with his second wife Marla Maples, but justified the infamous "grab them by the pussy" comments by saying stars can do that. He also recounted taking a woman furniture shopping in an effort to have sex with her. Carroll took the stand to detail the assault. Trump didn't even show.
Yeah defending rape by saying you only rape people you are sexually attracted to is a bold strategy.