NEW YORK (AP) — In a blow to former President Donald Trump, an appeals court denied his latest attempt to delay a trial. The decision was announced on Thursday by the court in Manhattan, New York.
The ruling comes as Trump faces multiple legal challenges in various courts across the country. The trial in question pertains to a fraud lawsuit against Trump by E. Jean Carroll, a writer who claims he raped her in a department store dressing room in the 1990s. Trump has denied the allegation and attempted to have the case dismissed.
This recent setback for Trump comes after a series of similar denials in his efforts to delay or dismiss legal proceedings against him. The appeals court’s decision means that the trial will proceed as scheduled, barring any other legal maneuvers by Trump’s legal team.
Legal experts have noted that the denial by the appeals court is significant because it signals a lack of support for Trump’s attempts to avoid the trial. This could have broader implications for other legal battles he is currently facing.
Carroll’s lawsuit, which was filed in 2019, has been the subject of intense media attention. It has become a focal point in discussions about the accountability of public figures and the treatment of women who come forward with allegations of sexual misconduct.
The trial is expected to be closely watched, as it could set a precedent for future cases involving allegations against high-profile individuals. It also comes at a time when the country is grappling with issues of gender inequality and the #MeToo movement.
Trump’s legal team has not yet commented on the appeals court’s decision. It remains to be seen how they will respond and what strategies they will employ in the upcoming trial.
As the trial date approaches, all eyes will be on the courtroom as the case unfolds and the parties present their arguments. The outcome of this trial could have far-reaching consequences for both Trump and the broader conversation surrounding sexual assault and misconduct allegations.