Closing

Judge Bars Donald Trump from Delivering Closing Argument in New York Civil Fraud Trial

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NEW YORK – Former President Donald Trump has been barred from delivering his own closing argument in a civil fraud trial in New York. Judge Arthur Engoron ruled that Trump will not be allowed to present his closing statement in court on Thursday. This decision comes as the trial nears its conclusion. The civil fraud trial involves allegations that Trump defrauded the students of Trump University, his now-defunct real estate school. The plaintiffs claim that Trump made false promises about the quality of the education they would receive and the support they would receive from … Read more

Closing Arguments Set to Begin in Lawsuit Against Former President Trump and His Business Empire

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NEW YORK, NY – The closing arguments in the non-jury civil trial brought by New York Attorney General Letitia James against former President Donald Trump and his business empire are set to be delivered on Thursday. The trial, which began in October, stems from James’ lawsuit alleging that Trump inflated his financial statements and deceived banks. Trump and his family have denied any wrongdoing, with the former president insisting that his assets were undervalued and that his financial statements had disclaimers requesting evaluation by the banks. It remains uncertain whether Trump will be present for … Read more

Former President Trump’s Closing Argument in Jeopardy as Judge Imposes Unyielding Limitations

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New York, NY – Former President Donald Trump’s plan to present part of his closing argument in his fraud trial is uncertain after he failed to meet a deadline to agree to limitations set by Judge Arthur Engoron. The judge had instructed Trump to adhere to a limited gag order and refrain from defaming the New York attorney general and her staff, to which Trump’s attorney strongly objected. The email exchange between Engoron and Trump’s defense counsel was made public on Wednesday, revealing Engoron’s refusal to negotiate further on the limitations he had imposed. Faced … Read more

Judge Denies Trump’s Request to Speak in New York Fraud Trial, Closing Arguments Proceed Without Former President’s Statement

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NEW YORK — Former President Donald Trump is not expected to speak during closing arguments in the New York civil fraud trial against him, according to Judge Arthur Engoron. In a letter to attorneys for Trump and the New York Attorney General, the judge stated that Trump had not agreed to the conditions he had set for giving a statement. The judge assumed that Trump would not agree to the limits imposed and therefore would not be speaking in court. The possibility of Trump participating in the closing arguments had been under discussion since last … Read more