Before heading to Oval Office, Trump could head to court

November 10, 2016 08:55

Within a few weeks of winning the White House, President-elect Donald Trump could face another group of US citizens -- a federal jury in California, courtesy of a lawsuit by former students of his now-defunct Trump University who claim they were defrauded by a series of real estate seminars.

A hearing in federal court in San Diego is set for Thursday, and the trial is scheduled to begin November 28, barring any delays or a Trump decision to settle the case.

While presidents enjoy immunity from lawsuits arising from their official duties, the US Supreme Court has held that this shield does not extend to acts alleged to have taken place prior to taking office.

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