Key takeaways:
- The New York Attorney General’s Office is seeking $250 million and a slew of sanctions from Trump and his business, the Trump Organization, along with several executives and two of his children.
- Justice Engoron issued a summary judgment against Trump last week, taking into consideration the appeals court decision.
- The trial is expected to last several weeks and could set a precedent for future cases involving Trump and his business.
Former President Donald Trump appeared in a Manhattan courtroom on Monday for the start of a civil fraud trial. The New York Attorney General’s Office is seeking $250 million and a slew of sanctions from Trump and his business, the Trump Organization, along with several executives and two of his children, Donald Jr. and Eric.
During the lunch break, Trump spoke outside the courthouse and argued that the judge overseeing the trial, Justice Arthur Engoron, is a “rogue judge” and that New York Attorney General Letitia James is a “corrupt person” and a “terrible person.” Trump’s legal team argued that the statute of limitations issues could have resulted in about 80% of the case being tossed, and claimed that an appeals court decision did that. Trump said this is a “disgraceful situation” and claimed that he had already won 80% of the case from a ruling issued by an appellate court in June.
Justice Engoron issued a summary judgment against Trump last week, taking into consideration the appeals court decision. This is a civil case, not criminal, so none of the defendants will face jail time if convicted. The trial is expected to last several weeks, with both sides presenting evidence and witnesses.
The outcome of the trial will be closely watched, as it could have major implications for Trump and his business. It is unclear how the judge will rule, but the case could set a precedent for future cases involving Trump and his business.
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