Witness says E Jean Carroll called her ‘hyperventilating’ after alleged rape by Trump

Lisa Birnbach testifies that Carroll called her and described the incident in 1996, and that she told her friend E Jean, he raped you'

A close friend of E Jean Carroll has told a New York jury she received a distressed call from the advice columnist within minutes of Donald Trump allegedly raping her.

Lisa Birnbach testified at Carroll's civil action against the former president on Tuesday that she was feeding her children at home when Carroll called breathless, hyperventilating, emotional" in spring 1996.

Information and support for anyone affected by rape or sexual abuse issues is available from the following organisations. In the US, Rainn offers support on 800-656-4673. In the UK, Rape Crisis offers support on 0808 500 2222. In Australia, support is available at 1800Respect (1800 737 732). Other international helplines can be found at ibiblio.org/rcip/internl.html.