The New York State Court of Appeals on Tuesday ruled that former “Apprentice” contestant Summer Zervos’ defamation lawsuit against former President Trump could proceed.
Why it matters: The case could be the first time Trump will have to answer questions in court under oath since he took office in 2017, the New York Times reports.
Context: Zervos filed the defamation lawsuit in 2017, saying that Trump lied when he denied ever groping or kissing her without her consent in 2007, with the former president specifically tweeting that Zervos’ accusations were “made up events THAT NEVER HAPPENED.” Continue reading.