Trump’s final appeal of E Jean Carroll sex abuse case rejected
Former President Donald Trump’s last attempt to appeal the defamation lawsuit brought against him by writer E. Jean Carroll has been dismissed by the New York Court of Appeals on Thursday. The case stems from Carroll’s allegation that Trump sexually assaulted her in a department store in the mid-1990s. Trump denied the claims, stating that Carroll was lying to boost her book sales and advance a political agenda against him.
Carroll filed the lawsuit in 2019 after Trump called her a liar and said he had never met her, even though a photograph showing the two together was widely circulated. Earlier court rulings rejected Trump’s efforts to dismiss the case based on the argument that, as president, he had immunity from such lawsuits. However, after leaving office in January, Trump sought to overturn those decisions and halt the case’s progression.
In a 3-2 decision, the New York Court of Appeals upheld the lower court’s rulings, stating that Trump was not acting in an official capacity when he made the alleged defamatory remarks against Carroll. The majority opinion concluded that a sitting president is not immune from state court lawsuits for unofficial acts. Trump’s legal team expressed disappointment with the decision but did not indicate whether they plan to pursue further appeals.
Carroll hailed the court’s decision as a victory for survivors of sexual assault, stating that it sends a message that “no one is above the law, not even the president.” The writer’s lawyer emphasized the importance of accountability for those who use their position to denigrate and harm others.
The ruling allows Carroll’s lawsuit to proceed to the discovery phase, where both parties will gather evidence and witness testimony. The case is expected to continue garnering significant attention as it progresses through the legal system.
Sources:
– New York Court of Appeals opinion
– Statements from E. Jean Carroll and Donald Trump’s legal teams
Fact Check:
– The lawsuit was filed by E. Jean Carroll against Donald Trump. (Verified fact)
– Donald Trump denied the allegations, stating Carroll was lying. (Verified fact)
– The New York Court of Appeals dismissed Trump’s final appeal. (Verified fact)
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