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“Trump and DOJ ask Supreme Court to toss $83 million defamation verdict in E. Jean Carroll case - AP News”

Trump and DOJ ask Supreme Court to overturn $83 million defamation verdict in E. Jean Carroll case - AP News

Key points

  • Trump and DOJ ask SCOTUS to toss an $83 million defamation verdict awarded to E. Jean Carroll.
  • The request argues presidential immunity shields comments made during his presidency.
  • Carroll accused Trump of sexual assault; juries previously awarded $5 million for related claims.
  • The appeal cites the Westfall Act and seeks Supreme Court intervention after lower courts.
  • Carroll testified about the 1996 Bergdorf Goodman incident; Trump denies wrongdoing.
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  3. Grouped with Bloomberg’s report as story 9.

  4. The Brief ranks it 9th.

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