Judge Rejects Trump's Bid for Immunity, Allows Defamation Case to Proceed

E. Jean Carroll, an advice columnist, won a civil case against former President Donald Trump for sexual assault.
Trump is now suing Carroll for defamation after she publicly stated that he raped her.
Trump's countersuit will play out alongside another lawsuit filed by Carroll against him for defamation.
The judge rejected Trump's claims of presidential immunity, nonactionable opinion, and consent by Carroll.
The case is set to go to trial early next year.