Writer E Jean Carroll has accused former US President Donald Trump of defaming her by denying her allegations of an attack in a department store dressing room in 2019. Trump has appeared in court to defend himself for a second time against these charges. Carroll, seeking at least $10m in damages, is set to face a three to five day trial where jurors will determine how much Trump should pay her in damages. Trump has previously denied knowing Carroll and has lost a previous defamation case against her. However, the court has ruled out certain arguments and evidence in favor of Carroll, making Trump’s case more challenging. As the trial proceeds, several restrictions have been placed on Trump’s testimony, including the use of DNA evidence and discussions of Carroll’s sexual activities, among others. The case is expected to be a challenging battle for Trump as he navigates the court’s strict confines on his testimony.