[Dr. Franklin]

In 2019, because the statute of limitations for rape—a serious crime—had long since expired, Carroll sued Trump for defamation, claiming that his repudiation of the rape allegation harmed her professionally and hurt her feelings.

She wrote a book. IMHO, that makes her a public figure and the New York Times v. Sullivan "actual malice" burden of proof must apply. I don't know how she can write a book about Trump, which didn't sell well at all, and then claim she has been defamed when he denied her claims. If she didn't want a vehement denial, she shouldn't have made the claims in her book. Only a judge with TDS would have brought this claim to a jury. Trump should win on appeal.

[SeekAndFind]

RE: Trump should win on appeal.

Which trustworthy court is he going to appeal to?