The jury awarded $2 million to Carroll for battery, and $3 million for defamation.
The past and present candidate for the White House had repeatedly mocked, attacked and dismissed Carrolls claims.
In closing arguments, Carrolls attorney characterized it as Trumps confession of how he behaves toward women.
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The case is just chapter in a wave of litigation involving Trump.
Trump also has brought litigation against media outlets and others.
A smiling Carroll left the Manhattan courtroom with her attorneys without speaking to the press.
THIS VERDICT IS A DISGRACE A CONTINUATION OF THE GREATEST WITCH HUNT OF ALL TIME!
She faces considerable pressure to not let the former president stonewall or filibuster through the one-hour event.
Today, the worldfinallyknows the truth.
This victory is not just for me but for every woman who has suffered because she was not believed.
Donald Trump, on the other hand, failed to even show up in court.
Ted Johnson contributed to this report.
