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Trump loses immunity shield in E Jean Carroll defamation lawsuit

2023-07-12 11:18
Government lawyers say Mr Trump did not act within the scope of his duties when he disparaged E Jean Carroll.
Trump loses immunity shield in E Jean Carroll defamation lawsuit

Ex-President Donald Trump can be held liable for disparaging comments he made about a woman who accused him of rape, the US Department of Justice has said.

Its lawyers previously argued Mr Trump was legally immune as he was president when he made the remarks in 2019.

But on Tuesday government...