Trump DROPS $250million lawsuit New York's Attorney General Letitia James
1 year, 11 months ago

Trump DROPS $250million lawsuit New York's Attorney General Letitia James

Daily Mail  

Former President Donald Trump on Friday withdrew a lawsuit accusing New York Attorney General Letitia James of a 'war of intimidation,' a day after a judge accused him of using the courts to seek revenge. Hours later, lawyers lodged papers saying: 'Plaintiff, President Donald J. Trump hereby voluntarily dismisses his claims in this action against Defendant Letitia James.' Former President Donald Trump on Friday withdrew a lawsuit accusing New York Attorney General Letitia James of a 'war of intimidation,' a day after a judge accused him of using the courts to seek revenge A Friday filing said Trump was dropping his claims in the action against James Trump filed the lawsuit in November. James campaigned on a promise to go after Trump and his businesses, and has been as good as her word since becoming New York attorney general Trump faces multiple legal battles.

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Trump still owes a $454 million civil fraud judgment to New York, state attorney general says
2 weeks ago

Trump still owes a $454 million civil fraud judgment to New York, state attorney general says

Salon  

Donald Trump's imminent return to the White House will not affect his $454 million civil fraud judgment, a lawyer for New York Attorney General Letitia James wrote in a letter to attorneys representing the president-elect Tuesday. Trump and his two adult sons, Don Jr. and Eric, owe $490 million in total, including interest, to the state of New York after …

Trump seeks to have $464 million civil fraud ruling quashed for the 'good of the country'
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Trump seeks to have $464 million civil fraud ruling quashed for the 'good of the country'

Firstpost  

Trump’s lawyers filed a letter Tuesday with New York attorney general Letitia James, who brought the proceeding against the president-elect for manipulating his assets when applying for loans and insurances Donald Trump has sought to have a civil judgment against him for fraud and a $464 million penalty set aside “for the greater good of the country” as he prepares …

"Listen here, sweetheart": Trump ally threatens NY AG Letitia James with "prison"
1 month, 2 weeks ago

"Listen here, sweetheart": Trump ally threatens NY AG Letitia James with "prison"

Salon  

President-elect Donald Trump's allies have been sending a clear message to law enforcement officials seeking to hold him accountable: do so at your own peril. Speaking to a right-wing podcaster on Thursday, Mike Davis, one of Trump's key legal advisors, threatened prison time for New York Attorney General Letitia James, who successfully sued Trump for fraud earlier this year. “Let …

Donald Trump-hating prosecutor Letitia James declares new war on president-elect as she admits 'we did not expect this result'
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Donald Trump-hating prosecutor Letitia James declares new war on president-elect as she admits 'we did not expect this result'

Daily Mail  

New York Attorney General Letitia James signaled on Wednesday she is not going to back down on her cases against Donald Trump as she vowed to fight against any potential 'revenge or retribution' she may face. New York Attorney General Letitia James signaled on Wednesday she is not going to back down on her cases against President-Elect Donald Trump She …

'Wrong on the law': Prosecutors slap back at Trump's latest effort to dodge $464M payment
4 months ago

'Wrong on the law': Prosecutors slap back at Trump's latest effort to dodge $464M payment

Raw Story  

New York prosecutors this week hit back at former President Donald Trump and his attempts to get out of paying $464 million in fraud damages, court records show. Attorney General Letitia James' office delivered Wednesday a 168-page argument to the New York Court of Appeals detailing the many reasons they believe Trump's appeal of his civil fraud case doesn't pass …

Trump appeals ‘egregious’ $454m civil fraud verdict claiming it hands New York attorney general ‘limitless power’
5 months ago

Trump appeals ‘egregious’ $454m civil fraud verdict claiming it hands New York attorney general ‘limitless power’

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. On Monday, Trump’s legal team appealed the judgment, …

Donald Trump’s lawyers urge New York appeals court to overturn ‘egregious’ civil fraud verdict
5 months ago

Donald Trump’s lawyers urge New York appeals court to overturn ‘egregious’ civil fraud verdict

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Fresh off victories in other legal cases, Donald Trump on Monday pressed a New York appeals court to overturn the nearly $500 million New York civil fraud judgment that threatens to drain his personal cash reserves as he campaigns to retake the White House. In paperwork filed with the state’s mid-level appeals court, the former president’s lawyers …

Trump demands Judge Engoron's recusal after claim he got unsolicited advice from attorney
6 months ago

Trump demands Judge Engoron's recusal after claim he got unsolicited advice from attorney

Raw Story  

Former President Donald Trump moved for New York Justice Arthur Engoron to recuse himself on Thursday after claims the judge took advice from somebody not involved in the case. NBC New York reported that Trump's attorneys filed a 24-page motion asking Engoron to step down from the case because a man claiming to be a whistleblower said he gave the …

Why Trump’s lawyer Todd Blanche messed up his final arguments.
54 years, 11 months ago

Why Trump’s lawyer Todd Blanche messed up his final arguments.

Slate  

Yesterday saw closing arguments in the Manhattan trial of Donald Trump for falsifying business records, the first-ever criminal trial for a former president. He methodically connected the evidence to each element of the crime and reminded jurors how it all supported the prosecution’s theory of the case: “The defendant used his own business records as the vehicle to disguise the …

Jim Jordan demands Letitia James turn over documents about prosecutor in hush money trial
7 months, 1 week ago

Jim Jordan demands Letitia James turn over documents about prosecutor in hush money trial

Raw Story  

Rep. Jim Jordan demanded New York Attorney General Letitia James turn over documents relating to an attorney prosecuting Donald Trump in a hush money trial. In a letter on Wednesday, Jordan alleged that Matthew Colangelo, a former Department of Justice official, had an "obsession" with Trump because he was part of District Attorney Alvin Bragg's prosecution team. "At the New …

Law firm defending Donald Trump seeks to withdraw from a yearslong case due to…
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Law firm defending Donald Trump seeks to withdraw from a yearslong case due to…

Hindustan Times  

The law firm LaRocca, Hornik, Greenberg, Rosen, Kittridge, Carlin, and McPartlandwhich has filed a motion in Manhattan court to withdraw from representing former President Donald Trump and his election campaign. The law firm has a long-standing history with Donald Trump and has been defending the former president from a lawsuit by A.J. Attorney Jared Blumetti, representing the firm, has requested …

Judge declines to delay Trump’s NY hush money trial over complaints of pretrial publicity
8 months, 1 week ago

Judge declines to delay Trump’s NY hush money trial over complaints of pretrial publicity

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The judge in Donald Trump’s hush money criminal case on Friday turned down the former president’s request to postpone his trial because of publicity about the case. Among other things, Trump’s lawyers had argued that the jury pool was deluged with what the defense saw as “exceptionally prejudicial” news coverage of the case. In a court filing …

'Extraordinary and wholly improper': Trump's lawyers denounce Letitia James' latest demand
8 months, 2 weeks ago

'Extraordinary and wholly improper': Trump's lawyers denounce Letitia James' latest demand

Raw Story  

New York Attorney General Letitia James' request for an investigation into whether Donald Trump withheld information during his $464 million civil fraud trial is "extraordinary and wholly improper," defense lawyers argued this week. Allen Weisselberg's new attorney Armen Morian — replacing the officially ousted Alina Habba — teamed up with Trump's attorneys Monday in a new filing contesting James' demand …

Trump posts $175m bond in fraud case to avoid asset seizures
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Trump posts $175m bond in fraud case to avoid asset seizures

Al Jazeera  

Former United States president was in February found liable for misrepresenting his net worth by as much as $2bn. Former United States President Donal Trump has posted a $175m bond in his civil fraud case in New York, avoiding asset seizures which could have dealt a serious blow to his finances and reelection hopes. An appeals court last week ordered …

Donald Trump may lose Trump Tower and personal penthouse in $454 million legal case
9 months ago

Donald Trump may lose Trump Tower and personal penthouse in $454 million legal case

Hindustan Times  

In a dramatic twist of events, former President Donald Trump finds himself at the center of a legal storm as he grapples with the possibility of forfeiting his iconic Trump Tower rather than coughing up a staggering $454 million bond in the ongoing civil fraud case against him. New York Attorney General Letitia James said she's ready to seize former …

NY AG Letitia James urges appeals court to be wary of Trump's bond story
9 months ago

NY AG Letitia James urges appeals court to be wary of Trump's bond story

Salon  

New York Attorney General Letitia James granted Donald Trump a 30-day grace period to secure a bond for the $450 million+ necessary to satisfy the civil business-fraud judgment against him. On Monday, Trump's lawyers filed to a New York court stating that they made “diligent efforts” to secure the bond, reaching out to 30 different companies, but received a "no" …

New lawsuit possible, lawyer says, after Trump renews attack on writer who won $83.3 million award
9 months, 1 week ago

New lawsuit possible, lawyer says, after Trump renews attack on writer who won $83.3 million award

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — An attorney for a longtime advice columnist who won an $83.3 million defamation award against Donald Trump suggested Monday that a new defamation lawsuit was possible against the ex-president after he resumed verbal attacks against her at a weekend rally. He told the rally that the verdict was “based on false accusations made about me by a …

Trump is 'out of avenues': Ex-prosecutor predicts Letitia James will soon seize property
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Trump is 'out of avenues': Ex-prosecutor predicts Letitia James will soon seize property

Raw Story  

Attorney General Letitia James could soon begin seizing former President Donald Trump's New York property if, as a recent court filing indicates, he can't pay the more-than $450 million judgment in his civil fraud trial, a former federal prosecutor said Thursday. Former U.S. Attorney Joyce Vance made this argument on MSNBC Thursday, just a day after Trump, who has filed …

Donald Trump Appeals $454 Million Judgment In New York Civil Fraud Case
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Donald Trump Appeals $454 Million Judgment In New York Civil Fraud Case

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING The former president’s lawyers filed a notice of appeal Monday asking the state’s mid-level appeals court to overturn Judge Arthur Engoron’s Feb. 16 verdict in Attorney General Letitia James’ lawsuit. Trump’s lawyers wrote in court papers that they’re asking the appeals court to decide whether Engoron “committed errors of law and/or fact” and whether he abused his …

Donald Trump appeals $454-million judgment in New York civil fraud case
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Donald Trump appeals $454-million judgment in New York civil fraud case

LA Times  

Former President Trump, with lawyers Christopher Kise and Alina Habba, attends the closing arguments in the Trump Organization civil fraud trial at New York State Supreme Court in the Manhattan borough of New York on Jan. 11. Trump’s lawyers wrote in court papers that they’re asking the appeals court to decide whether Engoron “committed errors of law and/or fact” and …

Trump officially owes $455m plus $112,000 in daily interest in final fraud ruling
10 months ago

Trump officially owes $455m plus $112,000 in daily interest in final fraud ruling

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Court officials have formally approved a final judgment against Donald …

Judge Arthur Engoron DENIES Trump's move to stall enforcement of $355 million fraud trial fine after AG Letitia James threatened to seize his buildings if he doesn't pay
10 months ago

Judge Arthur Engoron DENIES Trump's move to stall enforcement of $355 million fraud trial fine after AG Letitia James threatened to seize his buildings if he doesn't pay

Daily Mail  

Judge Arthur Engoron has rejected a move by Donald Trump's lawyers to forestall enforcement of the $355 million he ordered Trump must pay after his fraud trial. Judge Arthur Engoron denied a move by Donald Trump's lawyers to delay enforcement of his order to pay $355 million after his New York fraud trial He shut down the push a day …

Trump hit by massive damages as fraud trial verdict issued
10 months, 1 week ago

Trump hit by massive damages as fraud trial verdict issued

Raw Story  

New York Judge Arthur Engoron has ordered Donald Trump pay more than $350 million in damages in the civil fraud lawsuit filed by state Attorney General Letitia James, court records show. The former president, his adult sons Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr., and other top executives at the Trump Organization have been found liable by the judge for filing …

Trump Hit With $350 Million Judgment In Civil Fraud Trial
10 months, 1 week ago

Trump Hit With $350 Million Judgment In Civil Fraud Trial

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Donald Trump owes the state of New York more than $350 million in damages for decades of fraudulent business practices, a New York State Supreme Court judge ruled Friday. “The Democrat Club-controlled Judge Engoron has already been reversed four times on this case, a shameful record, and he will be reversed again,” Trump’s statement read. “Given the …

Trump ordered to pay over $355M for fraudulent business practices in New York
10 months, 1 week ago

Trump ordered to pay over $355M for fraudulent business practices in New York

NPR  

Trump ordered to pay over $355M for fraudulent business practices in New York Enlarge this image toggle caption Shannon Stapleton/Getty Images Shannon Stapleton/Getty Images A New York judge has ordered former President Donald Trump and executives at the Trump Organization to pay over $364 million in a civil fraud case, handing a win to New York Attorney General Letitia James, …

Judge wants answers after report that key witness in Trump fraud trial may plead guilty to perjury
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Judge wants answers after report that key witness in Trump fraud trial may plead guilty to perjury

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The judge in Donald Trump’s civil fraud trial is demanding more information after a key witness was reported to be in negotiations to plead guilty to perjury in connection with his testimony in the lawsuit. In an email posted to the trial docket Tuesday, Judge Arthur Engoron asked lawyers in the case to provide him with a …

Trump levels unsubstantiated claims of collusion against New York AG as civil fraud trial wraps up
11 months, 1 week ago

Trump levels unsubstantiated claims of collusion against New York AG as civil fraud trial wraps up

Associated Press  

With his civil fraud trial drawing to a close, Donald Trump has leveled unsupported claims of collusion against the New York attorney general for visits she made to the White House, continuing a pattern of the former president describing the multiple cases against him as a form of political persecution. New York Attorney General Letitia James sued Trump in 2022, …

Trump speaks out in court against fraud trial judge during closing arguments
11 months, 1 week ago

Trump speaks out in court against fraud trial judge during closing arguments

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “These are success stories,” said Mr Kise, referencing Mr Trump’s brand-building properties targeted by …

'Control your client': Judge warns lawyers after Trump's courtroom rant
11 months, 1 week ago

'Control your client': Judge warns lawyers after Trump's courtroom rant

Raw Story  

Former President Donald Trump suggested that New York Attorney General Letitia James should have to pay damages for bringing a $250 million fraud lawsuit against him. CNN's Kaitlan Collins reported that Trump interrupted court proceedings to make a similar plea to Supreme Court Justice Arthur Engoron. "Trump began speaking in the courtroom from the defense table, claiming the civil investigation …

Donald Trump Defies Judge, Addresses Civil Fraud Trial After Judge Receives Bomb Threat
11 months, 1 week ago

Donald Trump Defies Judge, Addresses Civil Fraud Trial After Judge Receives Bomb Threat

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING NEW YORK — Barred from giving a formal closing argument, Donald Trump still got a brief chance to speak in court at the conclusion of his New York civil trial Thursday, calling the proceedings “a fraud on me” before the judge cut him off. Trump, the leading contender for the Republican presidential nomination, has repeatedly disparaged Engoron, …

Donald Trump's civil fraud trial in New York heads to closing arguments, days before vote in Iowa
11 months, 1 week ago

Donald Trump's civil fraud trial in New York heads to closing arguments, days before vote in Iowa

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Donald Trump ’s New York …

Donald Trump defies judge, gives courtroom speech on tense final day of New York civil fraud trial
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Donald Trump defies judge, gives courtroom speech on tense final day of New York civil fraud trial

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Barred from giving a formal closing argument, Donald Trump wrested an opportunity to speak in court at the conclusion of his New York civil fraud trial Thursday, unleashing a barrage of attacks in a six-minute diatribe before being cut off by the judge. Former U.S. President Donald Trump, with lawyers Christopher Kise and Alina Habba, attends the …

Trump defies judge, gives courtroom speech on tense final day of New York civil fraud trial
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Trump defies judge, gives courtroom speech on tense final day of New York civil fraud trial

LA Times  

Former President Trump attends the civil fraud trial of the Trump Organization in New York on Dec. 7. “I’m being persecuted by someone running for office, and I think you have to go outside the bounds.” Judge Arthur Engoron — who earlier denied Trump’s extraordinary request to give his own closing statement — let him continue almost uninterrupted for what …

Trump accuses New York attorney general of bias in court closing arguments
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Trump accuses New York attorney general of bias in court closing arguments

Al Jazeera  

Trump’s remarks come on the final day of a US trial over allegations that he habitually exaggerated his wealth. Former US President Donald Trump has used closing arguments in his civil fraud trial to attack New York Attorney General Letitia James. Trump quickly took the chance to attack the New York state attorney general, saying, “They want to make sure …

Judge rescinds permission for Trump to give his own closing argument at civil fraud trial
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Judge rescinds permission for Trump to give his own closing argument at civil fraud trial

The Hindu  

Former U.S. president Donald Trump won't make his own closing argument in his New York civil business fraud trial after his lawyers objected to the judge's insistence that the former president would stick to “relevant” matters. In an email exchange that happened over recent days and was filed in court Wednesday, Judge Engoron initially approved the unusual request, saying he …

Trump may quickly regret his decision to deliver closing statement at fraud trial: expert
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Trump may quickly regret his decision to deliver closing statement at fraud trial: expert

Raw Story  

If Trump decides to speak up on Thursday for the closing arguments of his $350 million civil fraud case in New York City, he could be grilled by Attorney General Letitia James' prosecutors. Appearing on MSNBC's "The Last Word" with Lawrence O'Donnell Tuesday night, former federal prosecutor Andrew Weissmann explained the potentially catastrophic wrinkle in the 45th president's plan to …

Trump plans to deliver a closing argument at his civil fraud trial, AP sources say
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Trump plans to deliver a closing argument at his civil fraud trial, AP sources say

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Former President Donald Trump aims to deliver his own closing argument Thursday in his New York civil business fraud trial in addition to his legal team’s summations, according to two people familiar with the highly unusual plan. An attorney for Trump informed Judge Arthur Engoron earlier this week that the former president wished to speak during the …

US Judge rescinds permission for Trump to give his own closing argument at his civil fraud trial
11 months, 2 weeks ago

US Judge rescinds permission for Trump to give his own closing argument at his civil fraud trial

India TV News  

Former US President Donald Trump won't make his own closing argument in his New York civil business fraud trial after his lawyers objected to the judge's insistence that the former president would stick to “relevant” matters. In an email exchange that happened over recent days and was filed in court Wednesday, Engoron initially approved the unusual request, saying he was …

When is Donald Trump going on trial?
11 months, 2 weeks ago

When is Donald Trump going on trial?

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. US magazine columnist E. Jean Carroll departs the …

New York state seeks $370 million from Trump in fraud case: court filing
11 months, 2 weeks ago

New York state seeks $370 million from Trump in fraud case: court filing

Raw Story  

New York's attorney general is seeking $370 million from former president Donald Trump in a fraud case which has seen the real estate mogul accused of inflating the value of his properties, court documents showed Friday. supports disgorgement of $370 million, plus pre-judgment interest," said the filing, significantly more than the $250 million that New York Attorney General Letitia James …

Trump should pay $370m and be barred from New York business, state AG argues
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Trump should pay $370m and be barred from New York business, state AG argues

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The judge’s pretrial ruling effectively ordered the dissolution of Mr Trump’s New York-based real …

New York increases penalties sought in Trump’s fraud trial to $370 million
11 months, 2 weeks ago

New York increases penalties sought in Trump’s fraud trial to $370 million

LA Times  

Lawyers for New York state on Friday increased their request for penalties to more than $370 million in former President Trump’ s civil trial for business fraud. James’ office argued in a filing Friday that Trump got attractive rates on loans and insurance because of the wealth he claimed on his personal statements offinancial condition, or SFCs. The suit alleged …

Trump faces $250 million penalty, potential business ban in fraud case verdict
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Trump faces $250 million penalty, potential business ban in fraud case verdict

India Today  

As 2024 dawns, Donald Trump faces significant legal and financial challenges. The former US president is embroiled in a civil fraud trial in New York, with potential repercussions that could deeply impact his business dealings and financial status. Justice Arthur Engoron of the Manhattan Supreme Court will deliver the verdict in the fraud case, which could include imposing $250 million …

Donald Trump’s lawyers again ask for early verdict in civil fraud trial, judge says ‘no way’
1 year ago

Donald Trump’s lawyers again ask for early verdict in civil fraud trial, judge says ‘no way’

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Donald Trump’s lawyers rested his defense Tuesday and sought anew to immediately end the New York civil fraud trial that threatens the former president’s real estate empire. The judge said “there’s no way I’m going to grant that.” Trump’s lawyers — thwarted in a similar bid last month — were swatted down as they asked Judge Arthur …

'Ongoing security risks' due to Trump detailed in new Letitia James filing
1 year ago

'Ongoing security risks' due to Trump detailed in new Letitia James filing

Raw Story  

Late Sunday the office of New York Attorney General Letitia James issued a new filing aimed at tightening up the gag order imposed on Donald Trump citing the continuing flood of threats being faced by court employees and her staff. According to a report from Newsweek's Sean O'Driscoll, the filing takes pains to point out that the former president's untrammeled …

Trump's $250M civil fraud trial will stretch into next year: report
1 year ago

Trump's $250M civil fraud trial will stretch into next year: report

Raw Story  

Judge Arthur Engoron wants to issue a ruling in former President Donald Trump’s fraud case in January, just a few weeks after arguments in the lengthy civil court trial conclude, according to a new report. Engoron announced Thursday that closing arguments have been set for Jan. 11 in New York City and that his ruling will come “a few weeks …

Trump gag order reinstated by appeals court: report
1 year ago

Trump gag order reinstated by appeals court: report

Raw Story  

Judge Arthur Engoron’s limited gag order on Donald Trump has been upheld by a New York appellate court, according to a new report. This ruling reinstates the gag order banning the former president and his lawyers from speaking out publicly against court staff in his $250 million civil fraud case in New York City, ABC News reports. An appellate judge …

Trump explodes against 'psycho judge' and 'seething' law clerk in civil fraud trial
1 year, 1 month ago

Trump explodes against 'psycho judge' and 'seething' law clerk in civil fraud trial

Raw Story  

Former President Donald Trump took to his Truth Social platform on Tuesday to rage against the court officers in his civil fraud trial in New York. "A Rigged Trial going on against me by a corrupt N.Y. State Attorney General and an out of control Judge," wrote Trump. "But it all doesn’t matter, because regardless of what we say to …

Trump loses bid for mistrial in New York fraud case
1 year, 1 month ago

Trump loses bid for mistrial in New York fraud case

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The New York judge overseeing Donald Trump’s civil trial for …

Judge rejects Trump’s request for a mistrial in his New York civil fraud case
1 year, 1 month ago

Judge rejects Trump’s request for a mistrial in his New York civil fraud case

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The judge in Donald Trump ‘s civil fraud case denied his bid for a mistrial Friday, rejecting claims from the former president’s lawyers that the proceedings are poisoned by political bias. Trump’s lawyers had argued that Judge Arthur Engoron irreparably harmed Trump’s right to a fair trial through “astonishing departures from ordinary standards of impartiality.” They cited …

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