Despite warnings from the judge, Trump turned his closing arguments into a campaign attack, claiming that prosecutors are trying to hinder his political comeback. Prosecutors are seeking $370 million from Trump over fraud allegations and aiming to bar him from conducting business in New York. The former president was denied permission to deliver full closing arguments himself due to concerns about using the courtroom for electioneering.
During the trial, Trump launched a bitter attack on the New York state attorney general, accusing them of trying to prevent his future victories. The judge tried to control the situation, emphasizing the need to adhere to courtroom rules.
The trial is part of the numerous criminal and civil cases Trump faces as he seeks a return to the White House. The charges involve allegations of fraudulently manipulating property values to obtain favorable loans or insurance terms. The New York Attorney General’s office claims Trump used deceptive schemes to inflate asset values.
The case is civil, not criminal, so there’s no threat of jail time. If found liable, the amount Trump must pay will be determined in the judge’s final order. The trial has highlighted accusations related to Mar-a-Lago, Trump’s Florida club, with prosecutors alleging he inflated its value.
Trump’s lawyer argued that there’s no clear evidence of intent, acknowledging potential errors in financial statements but denying fraud. The attorney general’s side countered, stating that Trump’s team presented no new facts and alleging falsification of financial records amounting to $2.2 billion.
The judge aims to reach a decision by January 31. Throughout the proceedings, Trump maintained his innocence, describing himself as an “innocent man” facing persecution and claiming to be a victim of a witch hunt. Outside the court, a small group of anti-Trump protesters gathered, chanting against dictatorship.
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