Judge Expected to Issue Verdict in Trump NY Civil Fraud Case

Published on January 31, 2024

New York Supreme Court Justice Arthur Engoron is set to issue written judgment in the civil fraud case brought by New York Attorney Letitia James against Trump Organization executives including former President Donald Trump, potentially dissolving his real estate empire. The trial, which ended in early January, was a bench trial as the relief sought by the state can only be granted by a judge. Judge Engoron said he hoped to issue a ruling by Jan. 31. Former Trump Organization CFO Allen Weisselberg, former Trump Organization comptroller Jeff McConney, and Trump Organization executive vice presidents Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr. were charged as codefendants....