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WASHINGTON — Writer E. Jean Carroll urged the District of Columbia’s highest local court to reject what her lawyers described as a “troubling” position by Donald Trump and the Justice Department that elected officials are immune against defamation claims whenever they speak about matters of public concern.

New sexual assault law in New York state has opened another door for former president’s accuser

E Jean Carroll files charges of battery and defamation against Donald Trump for an alleged rape about 27 years ago.

Newly appointed special counsel will be overseeing at least two ongoing Trump investigations

Author accuses former president of raping her in a New York department store in the 1990s

A writer who accused former President Donald Trump of rape filed an upgraded lawsuit against him Thursday in New York, minutes after a new state law took effect allowing victims of sexual violence to sue over attacks that occurred decades ago

So far, statute has barred E Jean Carroll from bringing direct rape allegations in court, but that changes on Thursday

Sexual assault victims in New York are getting a one-time opportunity to sue their abusers under a new law expected to bring a wave of litigation against prison guards, middle managers, doctors and prominent figures including former President Donald Trump

E Jean Carroll’s lawsuit includes a claim of battery against Trump as she plans to test a new state law that gives adult assault victims a chance to file civil lawsuits, even if the statute of limitations expired