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Across the most recent 1 story covering Westfall Act — 100% neutral sentiment, averaging 5/10 impact.
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Supreme Court petition filed
Trump formally asks the Supreme Court to review and overturn the $83.3 million award, invoking the Westfall Act and presidential immunity.
2nd Circuit upholds both verdicts
The New York-based federal appeals court unanimously affirms the judgments against Trump.
$83.3 million defamation verdict
A jury awards Carroll $18.3 million in compensatory damages and $65 million in punitive damages for ongoing defamation.
$5 million sexual abuse verdict
A federal jury finds Trump liable for sexual abuse and defamation, awarding $5 million in damages.
Trump's social media denial
Trump repeats his denial of Carroll's claims in an October 2022 Truth Social post, prompting a second defamation suit.
Defamation lawsuit filed
Carroll sues Trump in New York state court for defamation after he denies her assault allegations.
Alleged sexual assault
Carroll alleges Trump sexually assaulted her in a Bergdorf Goodman dressing room.
President Trump's Supreme Court petition raises novel questions about whether the Westfall Act can shield a sitting president from civil defamation liability for official statements. The $83.3 million jury award—the largest ever against a president—tests the limits of presidential immunity in a case that could redefine the balance between accountability and executive prerogative.
Source: Usa Today (us) · nbcnews.com
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