Trump Seeks Mistrial In N.Y. Business Fraud Case
OAN’s Stephanie Stahl
4:23 PM – Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Donald Trump and his co-defendants have filed a motion for a mistrial in the $250 million civil business fraud case that poses a threat to the former president’s business empire and reputation.
In a court filing on Wednesday, Trump’s lawyers argued that the case is riddled with “apparent and actual bias” and called for a mistrial.
The 30-page filing in Manhattan Supreme Court specifically criticized the presiding judge, Arthur Engoron, and his principal law clerk. Trump’s attorneys claim that Engoron’s conduct has tainted the proceedings and that only a mistrial can restore the integrity of the legal process.
The focus on the clerk arose after Engoron prohibited defense attorneys from mentioning his staff, citing threats and harassment directed at his office since the trial began.
In the court filing, Trump’s defense lawyers accused Engoron and his clerk of creating an “appearance of impropriety” and fostering a public perception of bias. They pointed to Engoron’s sharing of articles in his alumni newsletter that they deemed disparaging to the defendants.
They also accused the clerk of engaging in partisan activities, citing her contributions to Democratic groups that they say are supporting James, the attorney general.
Trump, who is already under a gag order imposed by Engoron for online attacks against the law clerk, is facing accusations from New York Attorney General Letitia James of fraudulent inflation of his net worth for financial gains.
James is seeking approximately $250 million in damages and aims to permanently bar Trump and his sons from managing a New York business.
Engoron, before the trial began, had found the defendants liable for fraudulently misstating property values. Although he ordered the cancellation of the defendants’ business certificates, an appeals court temporarily stayed this action.
Additional verdicts in the trial, without a jury, will determine penalties and resolve other claims in James’ lawsuit.
Despite previous unsuccessful attempts to halt or dismiss the case, Trump’s lawyers continue to seek a mistrial, citing concerns regarding the fairness of the proceedings.
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What claims do Donald Trump’s lawyers make in their motion for a mistrial in the civil business fraud case?
Donald Trump and his co-defendants have filed a motion for a mistrial in the $250 million civil business fraud case that poses a threat to the former president’s business empire and reputation. In a court filing on Wednesday, Trump’s lawyers argued that the case is riddled with “apparent and actual bias” and called for a mistrial.
The 30-page filing in Manhattan Supreme Court specifically criticized the presiding judge, Arthur Engoron, and his principal law clerk. Trump’s attorneys claim that Engoron’s conduct has tainted the proceedings and that only a mistrial can restore the integrity of the legal process.
The focus on the clerk arose after Engoron prohibited defense attorneys from mentioning his staff, citing threats and harassment directed at his office since the trial began. In the court filing, Trump’s defense lawyers accused Engoron and his clerk of creating an “appearance of impropriety” and fostering a public perception of bias. They pointed to Engoron’s sharing of articles in his alumni newsletter that they deemed disparaging to the defendants.
They also accused the clerk of engaging in partisan activities, citing her contributions to Democratic groups that they say are supporting James, the attorney general. Trump, who is already under a gag order imposed by Engoron for online attacks against the law clerk, is facing accusations from New York Attorney General Letitia James of fraudulent inflation of his net worth for financial gains.
James is seeking approximately $250 million in damages and aims to permanently bar Trump and his sons from managing a New York business. Engoron, before the trial began, had found the defendants liable for fraudulently misstating property values. Although he ordered the cancellation of the defendants’ business certificates, an appeals court temporarily stayed this action.
Additional verdicts in the trial, without a jury, will determine penalties and resolve other claims in James’ lawsuit. Despite previous incidents and ongoing tensions, Trump and his legal team are determined to fight the case and seek a mistrial due to alleged bias and impropriety. The outcome of this motion will have significant implications for Trump’s business empire and reputation.
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