Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018 | 8:50 a.m.
NEW YORK — Lawyers for President Donald Trump hope to persuade a New York appeals court to dismiss or delay a lawsuit against him by former "Apprentice" contestant Summer Zervos.
Zervos sued the president for calling her a liar after she accused him of unwanted kissing and groping.
The court hears arguments Thursday.
Trump's lawyers say the case shouldn't go forward while he's in office. They also say his comments were opinions and protected free speech.
Zervos' lawyers say Trump's words were factual falsehoods. Her lawyers say she deserves her day in court — now, not after his presidency.
A lower court said the lawsuit could go forward while Trump was still president.
