Trump, DOJ appeal E. Jean Carroll defamation suit verdict to Supreme Court
Summary
President Donald Trump and the Justice Department have asked the Supreme Court to review a $83.3 million defamation judgment won by writer E. Jean Carroll. Carroll accused President Trump of sexual assault, and the government wants to use a law that lets it take over lawsuits involving its employees.Key Facts
- E. Jean Carroll won an $83.3 million defamation award against President Trump.
- Carroll had accused President Trump of sexual assault.
- The Justice Department is working with President Trump to appeal the verdict.
- They are asking the Supreme Court to review the case.
- The government wants to use a law allowing it to intervene in lawsuits against federal employees.
- This move could shift the case from state court to federal court.
- The appeal focuses on whether the lawsuit should be handled by the federal government.
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