Trump and New York AG Trade 'Alice in Wonderland' Barbs Over $3.6B Fraud Case

Donald Trump and NY AG Letitia James clashed in court over $3.6 billion civil fraud case, both invoking "Alice in Wonderland" analogies.
AG claims Trump inflated assets "light years" beyond appraisals; Trump's lawyer argues valuations are "subjective."
Trial set for Oct. 2; AG seeks to bar Trump and sons from serving as NY company directors.
Trump team still seeking dismissal, appeals court pause of trial.
Judge to issue rulings by Tuesday; appeals court also weighing Trump request to halt trial.

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10/2/2023

Trump Calls Civil Fraud Trial a Scam as Judge Denies Cameras in Courtroom

Former President Donald Trump claims that the civil fraud case against him, his adult sons, and the Trump Organization is part of an attempt to interfere with his election campaign. The judge overseeing the trial has denied the media's request for cameras in the courtroom for opening statements, while Trump calls the trial a "scam and a sham." The trial, which was expected to take up to three months, will likely be shorter now that one fraud claim has already been settled. Trump continues to attack New York Attorney General Letitia James, whom he accuses of being politically motivated in bringing the lawsuit.

10/5/2023

Trump Attends Fraud Trial, Leaves Early as NY AG Blasts His Race-Baiting

Former President Trump left his $250 million civil business fraud trial in New York early, after referring to Attorney General Letitia James as "corrupt" and a "political animal," prompting her to state that "the Donald Trump show is over."

10/17/2023

Trump Back in Court for Civil Fraud Trial, Key Witness Testimony Delayed as Judge Previously Ruled Trump Committed Fraud

Former President Donald Trump returns to a New York City courthouse for his civil fraud trial, claiming that the case is politically motivated and a distraction from his 2024 campaign, while New York Attorney General Letitia James alleges that Trump deceived banks and others by overvaluing his assets and inflating his net worth.

10/17/2023

Trump Faces Legal Battles on Multiple Fronts, Lashing Out at Opponents

Former President Donald Trump criticized state AG Letitia James and called her a 'fraud' as he arrived in court for his New York fraud trial, adding to his ongoing legal drama that includes a gag order in his DC case and a deposition in a suit filed by "FBI lovers" Peter Strzok and Lisa Page.

10/17/2023

Trump Decries 'Witch Hunt' by NY AG as Civil Fraud Trial Looms

Former President Trump accused New York Attorney General Letitia James of depriving him of his rights in a video on Truth Social, as he faces a civil fraud case.

10/18/2023

Trump Lawyer Slams NY AG After $250M Fraud Lawsuit Over Allegedly Inflated Property Values

Donald Trump's lawyer, Alina Habba, criticized Attorney General Letitia James, arguing that the value of Trump's properties would be significantly lower if James's name was associated with them, amidst an ongoing civil fraud trial accusing Trump of inflating his assets.

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Posted 9/22/2023, 5:17:00 PM

Trump and New York AG Trade 'Alice in Wonderland' Barbs Over $3.6B Fraud Case

Donald Trump and NY AG Letitia James clashed in court over $3.6 billion civil fraud case, both invoking "Alice in Wonderland" analogies.
AG claims Trump inflated assets "light years" beyond appraisals; Trump's lawyer argues valuations are "subjective."
Trial set for Oct. 2; AG seeks to bar Trump and sons from serving as NY company directors.
Trump team still seeking dismissal, appeals court pause of trial.
Judge to issue rulings by Tuesday; appeals court also weighing Trump request to halt trial.

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Relevant topic timeline:

10/2/2023

Trump Calls Civil Fraud Trial a Scam as Judge Denies Cameras in Courtroom

10/5/2023

Trump Attends Fraud Trial, Leaves Early as NY AG Blasts His Race-Baiting

10/17/2023

Trump Back in Court for Civil Fraud Trial, Key Witness Testimony Delayed as Judge Previously Ruled Trump Committed Fraud

10/17/2023

Trump Faces Legal Battles on Multiple Fronts, Lashing Out at Opponents

10/17/2023

Trump Decries 'Witch Hunt' by NY AG as Civil Fraud Trial Looms

Former President Trump accused New York Attorney General Letitia James of depriving him of his rights in a video on Truth Social, as he faces a civil fraud case.

10/18/2023

Trump Lawyer Slams NY AG After $250M Fraud Lawsuit Over Allegedly Inflated Property Values