Donald Trump has launched a televised assault on former president Bill Clinton in a bid to salvage his own White House hopes.
The Republican presidential candidate went on the attack in his second debate with Hillary Clinton in St Louis.
In an ill-tempered 90-minute clash, Mr Trump responded to revelations of his boasts about how he treats women.
"What he's done to women, there's never been anybody in the history of politics in this nation that's been so abusive to women."
He said Mrs Clinton "should be ashamed of herself" for her support of her husband.
Mr Trump had invited four women who have made accusations against the Clintons to take seats in the debate audience. They included Paula Jones and Juanita Broaddrick, who have both made high-profile claims.
Mrs Clinton quoted Michelle Obama in her response: "When they go low, we go high."
She accused Mr Trump of diversion tactics "because of the Republicans deserting his campaign".
Dozens of senior Republican figures have distanced themselves from Mr Trump over the recording of his 2005 comments. Some have urged him to leave the race.
He said he had never assaulted women and repeated his apology for the 'locker room banter'. He said: "I'm not proud of it."
"I have great respect for women. Nobody has more respect for women." He added.
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