Trump’s Lawyer Challenges Unprecedented Restrictions on Testimony in E. Jean Carroll Defamation Case
In a recent court filing, lawyer Alina Habba, representing former President Donald Trump, argued for his right to testify in the defamation case brought against him by E. Jean Carroll. Carroll, a prominent columnist, accuses Trump of defaming her in response to her allegations of sexual assault. Habba criticized the measures proposed by Carroll’s legal team, asserting that they would unfairly impede Trump’s defense. These measures include restrictions on Trump’s testimony regarding the context of his statements and whether they were made with malice. Specifically, Habba objected to Carroll’s team’s demand that Trump acknowledge, outside … Read more