Trump To Challenge “Pussy” Tape’s Usage In Appeal

Courthouse News reports:

Two days after a jury found him liable for sexual abuse and defamation, Donald Trump began work to appeal the outcome of the historic federal civil rape trial. The notice offers little insight to what errors Trump will say occurred at trial, but his attorney Joseph Tacopina signaled that they will be challenging, among other things, that the jury was repeatedly shown old footage from “Access Hollywood.”

Tacopina told reporters the tape thwarted federal rules of evidence that block prejudicial material. He also took issue with the jury being kept anonymous even from attorneys in the case, and said he agrees with Trump’s quibbles about finding fair jurors in the city where Trump rose to fame and built his real estate empire. Trump did not testify nor call any witnesses in his defense.

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The appeal will be heard by the Second Circuit Court, which has five Trump appointees among its judges.

Two days after a jury found him liable for sexually abusing and defaming E. Jean Carroll, Donald Trump filed a notice that he will appeal the outcome of the historic federal civil rape trial. @NinaPullano https://t.co/vYqd9vvb8J

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