Trump Appeals New York Judge's Refusal to Dismiss Fraud Lawsuit, Calls Case Witch Hunt
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Former President Donald Trump appeals New York judge's refusal to dismiss fraud lawsuit by Attorney General Letitia James.
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Lawsuit accuses Trump, his adult sons and Trump Organization of inflating property values and Trump's net worth.
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Trial underway as Trump appeals, with accountant who worked for Trump testifying.
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Trump calls judge "deranged," suggests disbarment, and says case is a "witch hunt."
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Appeals process could extend beyond trial, which could last into December before a judge without a jury.
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