l laura jarret breaks it down for us >> can we have a statement please >> reporter: a resounding win for e. jean carroll. a federal jury finding former president trump sexually abused her and then defamed her by calling hea lie. awarding her $5 million. the jury swiftly turning their unanimous verdict after fewer than three hours of deliberations. in a statement, carroll saying this victory is not just for me but for everyone who has suffered because she was not believed the jurors hailing from manhattan, west chester county and the bronx. six men and three women, including a security guard, physical therapist and former janitor, all kept anonymous throughout the trial a rare move imposed by the judge for their own safety over the course of two weeks, they heard from carroll, tearful at times recount being the ating therecounting the attack she says occurred at bergdorf goodman. moments after the verdict, mr. trump released a statement on truth social saying, i have absolutely no idea who this woman is this verdict is a disgrace, a continuation of the greatest witch hunt of all time