Attorney: Trump Won’t Testify In New York Rape, Defamation Trial

Former President Donald Trump will not be testifying in a high-profile defamation and rape trial in New York. Trump had been asked to testify in the case, which involves accusations by a former “Apprentice” contestant who says Trump defamed her when he denied her allegations of sexual assault.

The trial centers around former “Apprentice” contestant Summer Zervos, who filed a lawsuit against Trump in 2017, claiming he defamed her by calling her a liar after she accused him of sexually assaulting her in 2007. Zervos is seeking damages of up to $2,914,550.

Trump’s legal team had argued that he should not be required to testify in the case, as he was protected by presidential immunity. However, that argument was rejected by a New York appeals court, which ruled in March 2021 that a sitting president could not claim immunity from a lawsuit filed in a state court.

Despite the court’s ruling, Trump’s lawyers continued to fight his subpoena, arguing that it was overly broad and that Trump was not relevant to the case. However, on May 7, 2023, a judge in New York ordered Trump to testify in the trial, saying that his testimony was “critical” to the case.

In response to the judge’s order, Trump’s lawyers filed an appeal, arguing that the order violated his rights and that he should not be compelled to testify in the case. However, legal experts say that the appeal is unlikely to succeed, as courts have generally been reluctant to overturn orders requiring witnesses to testify.

If Trump does testify in the case, it could be a significant moment in the ongoing legal saga surrounding his presidency. Trump has faced numerous accusations of sexual misconduct over the years, but he has always denied them and has never been convicted of any crimes related to them.

Regardless of the outcome of the trial, it is clear that Trump’s legal troubles are far from over. He is currently facing a number of other lawsuits and investigations, both as a private citizen and as a former president. And with his political future still uncertain, it is unclear what impact these legal battles will have on his legacy and his ability to remain a major player in American politics.

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