"Appeals Court Denies Trump's Presidential Immunity in E. Jean Carroll Defamation Lawsuit"

A federal appeals court has rejected former President Donald Trump's use of presidential immunity in an attempt to dismiss a civil defamation lawsuit filed by E. Jean Carroll, a former magazine columnist. The court ruled that Trump waived his right to claim presidential immunity by not raising it earlier in the litigation. The appeals court also upheld the lower court's decision to reject Trump's motion for summary judgment. The case is now set to go to trial in January. Trump's attorney plans to seek immediate review from the Supreme Court. Carroll previously sued Trump separately for sexual assault and defamation, resulting in a jury finding Trump liable and awarding Carroll $5 million in damages.