Donald Trump recently put forth a rather interesting defense in the defamation case brought against him by E. Jean Carroll: that he was too wealthy to post a bond. However, this argument did not persuade the court. As the case proceeds, Carroll can begin executing the judgment she has against him. Details of Trump’s argument can be found in this article on Above the Law.
This curious legal defence even found its way into pop culture, with a mention on the Stephen Colbert Show. You can check that out here.
Apart from the Trump defamation case, there’s also news about the Supreme Court taking up the Trump immunity case. Despite Trump’s theory, it’s deemed unlikely they’ll support it. For readers interested in that case, you can find more details here.
Moving on from Trump, a law professor has expressed concern over the treatment of Thomas’s new clerk, who was dismissed from a right-wing organization following the exposure of racist messages. The professor suggests that the legal community has been too severe in dealing with her. More details on this situation can be found here.