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Judge Known for Humor and Pop Culture Takes Center Stage in Trump Fraud Case

  • Judge Arthur Engoron has presided over hundreds of cases in his career, including deciding zoning, free speech, and custody issues.

  • Last week, Engoron ruled that Trump committed fraud by exaggerating his wealth on financial statements.

  • Engoron will preside over the trial deciding monetary damages sought by the NY Attorney General against Trump.

  • Trump has criticized Engoron, calling him a "deranged, Trump hating judge" after his fraud ruling against Trump.

  • Engoron has used humor and pop culture references in his rulings over his career, though he is barred from commenting publicly on the Trump case.

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