Judge Denies Trump’s Request to Delay Closing Argument in NY Civil Case

Published on January 10, 2024

Judge Arthur Engoron denied a request from President Donald Trump to delay the closing arguments in the New York civil case. Chris Kise, one of Mr. Trump’s attorneys, asked the justice to postpone the closing arguments to Jan. 29, because of Mr. Trump is dealing with a “deeply personal family matter.” “I am sad to advise the Court that Mrs. Trump’s mother passed away this evening. Because of the challenges presented by this deeply personal family matter, President Trump has asked that I request the Court postpone the date for closing argument until on or after January 29, 2024, so that he may attend and participate in the Court proceedings,” Mr. Kise wrote in an email....