This morning, a significant legal battle is unfolding in a New York City courtroom involving former President Donald Trump. Trump and his legal team are seeking to overturn a $5 million verdict that found him liable for sexually abusing writer E. Jean Carroll.
Trump is expected to appear in court to challenge the jury's decision. His lawyers will argue that the judge should not have allowed the testimony of two other women who accused Trump of sexual assault to be presented to the jury. They also contend that the Access Hollywood tape should not have been played during the trial.
On the other side, Carroll's lawyers will argue that the additional testimony was crucial in establishing Trump's pattern of behavior towards women. They claim that Trump's denial and criticism of the women who accused him of assault further support their case.
Both sides will have a limited time to present their arguments, with Trump not being able to address the media inside the courthouse due to the absence of cameras. However, he is expected to speak to reporters later at Trump Tower.
Meanwhile, in a separate New York criminal case against Trump, Judge Juan Marchand is set to make a crucial decision today. The judge will determine whether to postpone Trump's sentencing, currently scheduled for September 18th. Trump's legal team has requested a delay, citing the need for time to appeal if the judge rules against them based on the Supreme Court's decision on presidential immunity.
The prosecutors have not opposed the delay, leaving the decision in the hands of the judge. The outcome of this ruling will reveal whether Trump will face sentencing before the upcoming election or at a later date.
