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legalcourt1 year ago

"Judge Clashes with Trump's Lawyers in New York Fraud Trial"

The judge in Donald Trump's New York fraud trial, Justice Arthur Engoron, is expressing frustration with Trump's legal team over the potential negotiation of a guilty plea by Trump's longtime finance chief, Allen Weisselberg, for lying under oath. The judge's tone may not bode well for Trump, as he has the power to determine the fate of Trump's business empire following a civil fraud lawsuit. The judge wants to know if Weisselberg misrepresented important facts and is taking his obligation to find the facts and determine the truth seriously. Weisselberg is reportedly negotiating a deal with the Manhattan District Attorney’s office to plead guilty to a perjury charge, but not expected to cooperate against Trump.

via VICE|
#allen-weisselberg#donald-trump#fraud-trial
politics2 years ago

Trump Lawyers Frustrated as Lack of Planning Backfires in Court

Donald Trump's lawyers failed to lift the gag order in his New York civil fraud case before his scheduled testimony, as they waited too long to appeal the ban. The court ruled that any decision on the matter will now come after the trial, rendering it moot. Trump's legal team, led by attorney Chris Kise, had previously angered the court by attempting to transfer or dismiss the case for lack of jurisdiction, despite these arguments being repeatedly rejected. The lawyers have now made the law clerk's alleged influence over the judge the central issue of their motion for a mistrial, citing First Amendment concerns. However, their attempts to expedite relief have been unsuccessful, and Trump will have to answer questions about the fraud allegations instead of attacking the law clerk.

via Above the Law|
#donald-trump#gag-order#justice-engoron