Trump Files Motion for Mistrial in New York Fraud Case

Former President Trump’s legal team requested a mistrial in his New York fraud case, saying the judge in the case and his law clerk exhibited bias against the former president. The motion, filed Wednesday, alleges that Judge Arthur Engoron and his chief law clerk engaged in the “appearance of bias [that] threatens both Defendants’ rights and the integrity of the judiciary as an institution.” The request for a mistrial will be decided by Judge Engoron, who has suggested in court that he would deny the motion, telling the former president’s attorney that he shouldn’t file it. Later, the judge said his attorneys should file it in writing....