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Trump’s lead Supreme Court lawyer against E. Jean Carroll will now be a federal judge
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Key Points:
- Justin Smith, one of President Donald Trump's personal lawyers, was confirmed by the Senate 48-43 as a federal appeals court judge for the 8th Circuit, based in St. Louis.
- Smith has been Trump's lead attorney in the Supreme Court case challenging the damages awarded to E. Jean Carroll for sexual abuse and defamation.
- This confirmation follows other Trump-related judicial appointments, including Emil Bove to the 3rd Circuit and the nomination of Matthew Schwartz to the 2nd Circuit, both involved in legal matters related to Trump.
- Smith's law firm, James Otis Law Group, has represented Trump in several cases, including the ongoing Supreme Court appeal against Carroll, which the DOJ is supporting.
- Trump has two pending appeals related to Carroll's damages awards, with the Supreme Court yet to decide whether to review the cases; Smith is expected to continue as lead counsel in the forthcoming petition.
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