Trump fraud trial judge bids farewell as testimony concludes

Testimony has concluded in the Trump civil fraud trial in New York, with closing briefs due on January 5 and summations set for January 11. The judge expressed pride in keeping the trial on schedule and wished everyone a happy holiday season, saying, "See you next year." The trial lasted over 10 weeks and featured contentious exchanges between witnesses and lawyers. The last witness, an accounting professor, rebutted the defense's expert testimony. The judge's verdict, which will determine the future of Trump's real estate and golf-resort empire, is expected in late January. Meanwhile, the courthouse was briefly evacuated after a man set off a fire extinguisher on the same floor where the trial was held.