"Trump Confronts Legal Turmoil and Financial Peril in New York Fraud Saga"
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Newsweek
Former President Donald Trump has unleashed a series of attacks on Judge Arthur Engoron on social media, criticizing the judge's decisions in the ongoing New York civil fraud case against him. Trump, who is also contending with four criminal cases, has labeled the lawsuit a political witch hunt orchestrated by New York Attorney General Letitia James. The case, which alleges Trump inflated his net worth for financial gain, is nearing its conclusion, with closing arguments scheduled for Thursday. Trump denies any wrongdoing and has taken to Truth Social to express his outrage, particularly after the penalty sought by James was increased to over $370 million. The judge's rulings and the case's implications continue to be a point of contention for Trump as he remains a frontrunner for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination.