Trump: Calling Sexual Assault Accusers Liars Is Hyperbole Protected By First Amendment

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Source: Talking Points Memo

President Donald Trump’s attorneys argued in a court filing late Friday that a defamation lawsuit from former “Apprentice” contestant Summer Zervos—who claims Trump sexually assaulted her nearly a decade ago—should be dismissed.

Trump attorney Marc Kasowitz said that Zervos’ accusations are false and “politically motivated,” and said that Trump’s campaign trail statements accusing Zervos and other 10 women who accused him of sexual harassment of “telling totally false stories” are legal under the First Amendment.

“The Statements—all of which were advanced during a heated political campaign to convince the public to vote for Mr. Trump, and many of which were published via Twitter—constitute non-actionable rhetoric and hyperbole that is protected by the First Amendment,” the filing reads.

Read more: http://talkingpointsmemo.com/livewire/trump-calling-sexual-assault-accusers-liars-is-hyperbole-protected-by-first-amendment

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Hey Donnie, does your attorney know the difference between state and federal courts........

[YOHABLO]

1. Hyperbole my ass.

[LonePirate]

2. He has absolutely zero respect for his office.

[William Seger]

3. Remarkable argument: Defamation and lying are okay if it's just political rhetoric

[riversedge]

4. Well, Trump always also argues that his tweets are talking directly to the people. So, are all

his tweets hyperbole?? Or none? Which is it?

[Bernardo de La Paz]

5. Big difference is Pres Pence wouldn't be able to pardon state crimes. . . . nt

[onenote]

6. What difference does it make whether the case is in federal or state court?

[whistler162]

7. Isn't he the one that always wants

to sue people for calling him nasty names and things?