Trump's Bid to Delay Carroll Rape Defamation Case Fails, Expedited Appeal Granted

A federal appeals court has denied former President Donald Trump's request to delay a defamation lawsuit filed by writer E. Jean Carroll, who accused him of rape. However, the court granted an expedited appeal on the question of whether Trump is protected by absolute presidential immunity. This ruling marks a partial victory for Trump, as Carroll's second lawsuit is now set to proceed to trial in mid-January, barring further action by the appeals court or the Supreme Court. Carroll's lawyer expressed anticipation for the trial and the opportunity to argue that Trump waived presidential immunity, while Trump's lawyer has yet to comment on the decision.