Judge Deems Trump’s Appeal in Carroll Case ‘Frivolous’, Ruling Against Him
A U.S. judge has ruled that former President Donald Trump’s appeal of a defamation lawsuit filed by writer E. Jean Carroll is “frivolous.” The judge also denied Trump’s request to put the case on hold while he appeals the previous decision. The lawsuit stems from Carroll’s claim that Trump raped her, which he denied. The judge stated that Trump provided no valid reasons to suggest that he would succeed on appeal. Under federal rules, Trump may have to pay damages and costs if the appeal is deemed frivolous. Trump’s lawyer plans to move before the appeals court to preserve his client’s entitlement to presidential immunity.
