Judge Expands Monitorship of Trump Organization as Trump Tries to Obtain Bond

Published on March 21, 2024

On Thursday, New York Supreme Court Justice Arthur Engoron entered an order outlining the role of a third-party monitor over the Trump Organization that will last at least three years, noting that the defense should keep the monitor apprised of any surety bond negotiations and agreements. “The Monitor shall review Defendants’ internal accounting controls, governance, record-keeping, and financial reporting policies and procedures,” the judge ordered. Former Judge Barbara Jones has been the court-appointed monitor since November 2022 and will continue in this role. Justice Engoron ordered that Ms. Jones shall be entitled to hire outside services as she deems necessary—at the expense of the defendant. A separate independent director of compliance (IDC) will also be appointed, and both will be immune from suit by the defendants....

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