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Trump Appeals Defamation Verdict | San Antonio News
Trump’s legal team and the Justice Department are pushing the Supreme Court to overturn an $83 million defamation verdict against him, arguing he can’t be sued for comments made while president — citing presidential immunity. This is the second time Trump has appealed a jury’s decision in favor of E. Jean Carroll, who accused him of sexual assault in 1996. The Justice Department is invoking the Westfall Act to shield him from personal liability for actions taken in his official capacity, warning that without Supreme Court intervention, a sitting president could face nearly $100 million in…
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