Trump's Courtroom Drama: A Legal Battle Over Sexual Abuse Allegations

Donald Trump attended a federal appeals court as his lawyer sought to overturn a verdict that found him liable for sexual abuse and slander against writer E. Jean Carroll. Trump's lawyers argued that improper evidence swayed the jury's decision, while Carroll's attorneys maintained that sufficient proof was provided. The court's decision is pending.

Donald Trump appeared in a federal appeals court on Friday, where his legal team aimed to overturn a verdict declaring him liable for sexual abuse and slander against writer E. Jean Carroll.

The former president's attorney, D. John Sauer, criticized the trial, alleging that it was clouded by inappropriate evidence, including the notorious 'Access Hollywood' tape. Sauer argued that the jury should not have considered such inflammatory materials.

Carroll's lawyer, Roberta Kaplan, defended the trial's integrity, stating that ample evidence supported Carroll's claims that Trump assaulted her in a department store dressing room in 1996. The court has yet to issue a ruling, with considerable political and financial stakes for Trump as the 2024 presidential election looms.

(With inputs from agencies.)