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Trump Seeks Supreme Court Review to Revive Dismissed Clinton Lawsuit

Trump plans to ask the Supreme Court to revive his dismissed lawsuit against Hillary Clinton and the DNC.

SourcesAP News14:49 UTCBloomberg18:45 UTCSave

Key points

From AP News’s report
  • 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.

Why it matters. The suit alleged they conspired against him in 2016 using false Russia-collusion claims.

What to watch. The Supreme Court will decide whether to review the failed legal effort.

Coverage

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

Key points from AP News
  • 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.
SourceAP NewsUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at AP News

Coverage

Oldest first · UTC
SourceAP NewsUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at AP News“Trump and DOJ ask Supreme Court to toss $83 million defamation verdict in E. Jean Carroll case - AP News”
Key points from AP News
  • 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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Ranked 9th of 10.

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