He also had argued that Ms. Zervos was not held up to the level of ridicule or contempt necessary to prove defamation. During the campaign, more than 10 women made allegations against Mr. Trump ranging from unwanted touching to sexual assault. That day, Mr. Trump denied he had greeted her inappropriately. She also rejected the assertion the lawsuit should be postponed because it would interfere with Mr. Trump’s ability to do his job. She noted the state court could not compel the president to take any official action.

Source: New York Times March 20, 2018 20:59 UTC