"Trump's Legal Woes: From Access Hollywood Tape to Defamation Trials"

A federal judge ruled that the 2005 "Access Hollywood" tape, in which Donald Trump made disparaging remarks about women, can be shown to jurors in the defamation trial brought by columnist E. Jean Carroll. The trial will determine the damages Trump owes Carroll after a jury previously found that he sexually abused and defamed her. The judge also restricted Trump's attorney from introducing evidence suggesting Carroll fabricated her account or had financial and political motivations. Trump, listed as a witness, may not testify about his beliefs regarding Carroll's account or claim he did not sexually abuse her.