[CA Conservative]

As has been pointed out, there will not be a “guilty” verdict since this is a civil trial, not a criminal trial. He is actually not being sued for rape, but for defamation. The Access Hollywood tape is being used to imply Trump has a less than serious attitude toward sexual assault, making it easier for the jury to believe he could have assaulted Carroll. If they believe he assaulted Carroll, then they will conclude he defamed her by denying the assault, saying she was lying and calling her crazy. A very different evidentiary standard applies in a civil case than in a criminal case. Trump also did himself no favors in his deposition.

[Macho MAGA Man]

If he’s guilty, the media will run with ‘convicted rapist’ Donald Trump in every headline or report during the election.

[Eagle Forgotten]

He is actually not being sued for rape, but for defamation.

It's both. She originally sued him only for defamation because the statute of limitations on the rape accusation had run. Then the law concerning statutes of limitations was changed, so she was able to bring a case alleging rape. Both allegations (rape and defamation) are being tried together.

[nikos1121]

Is the jury men or women?

[odawg]

“The Access Hollywood tape is being used to imply Trump has a less than serious attitude toward sexual assault, making it easier for the jury to believe he could have assaulted Carroll.”

But he doesn’t refer to assault in the tapes, he says they will “let” you.

[Fury]

Trump also did himself no favors in his deposition.

Agreed. He runs his mouth when he should pick his words carefully.