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Trump Walks Out of Defamation Trial Amidst Closing Statements, Jury Begins Deliberations

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NEW YORK — Jury deliberations have begun in the defamation damages trial involving writer E. Jean Carroll and former President Donald Trump. The trial has been filled with courtroom drama, including an incident where Trump walked out of the courtroom temporarily during closing statements. Carroll’s lawyer, Roberta Kaplan, argued in her closing that her client is seeking relief from Trump’s relentless attacks. Last year, Carroll was awarded $5 million in damages for battery and defamation, but Kaplan claims this verdict did not deter Trump from continuing to disparage Carroll. During the trial, Kaplan accused Trump … Read more

Former President Fined $15,000 for Violating Gag Order in Contentious Trial as Closing Arguments Are Denied

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New York City — As the trial of former President Donald Trump continues in New York City, security concerns have loomed large. Threats targeting a top staffer of Judge Andrea Engoron arose after Trump accused her of political bias, prompting the judge to issue a gag order against the former president. Trump has already been fined $15,000 for violating the order on two occasions. Recently, Engoron denied Trump’s request to present his own closing arguments, citing ground rules that prohibited him from using it as a platform for a “campaign speech.” Trump, upon his arrival … Read more

Donald Trump Blasts New York Fraud Trial as a ‘Witch Hunt’ in Fiery Closing Arguments

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New York, NY – Former President Donald Trump has criticized his New York fraud trial, referring to it as a “terrible witch hunt.” Trump’s attorneys presented their closing arguments in New York’s State Supreme Court, claiming that the case against him and his company was a “manufactured claim” driven by political motives. The presiding judge, Arthur Engoron, allowed Trump to speak briefly at the close of the defense’s arguments, but restricted him from making further remarks due to his failure to adhere to the court’s rules. Trump took to his social media platform, Truth Social, … Read more

Donald Trump Defiantly Breaks Rules to Deliver Closing Statement in $370 Million Civil Fraud Trial

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New York, NY – Former President Donald Trump made a surprise statement during his civil fraud trial, defying the judge’s rules in order to deliver a brief closing statement. The trial, which has spanned 11 weeks, centers around allegations that Trump overstated his assets to obtain more favorable loan terms. If found guilty, Trump could face severe consequences, including the loss of his namesake buildings, businesses, and reputation that once propelled him to professional and political stardom. Judge Arthur Engoron had issued a non-negotiable directive to Trump, stating that he could not make political statements … Read more