Man sets fire to New York courthouse during Trump trial by burning documents
Fire Incident Temporarily Evacuates New York Courthouse Amidst Trump Fraud Case
The atmosphere at the New York City courthouse, where the high-stakes $250 million fraud case involving former President Donald Trump is being heard, was briefly disrupted on Wednesday. A daring individual set papers ablaze, causing a momentary evacuation before promptly extinguishing the flames.
According to ABC News, the incident was unrelated to the Trump case and occurred after the day’s testimony had concluded. However, it did result in minor injuries to 17 individuals, although thankfully no serious harm was reported.
“Preliminary information indicates that at approximately 4:15 pm today, an individual depressed a fire-extinguisher on the fourth floor at 60 Centre Street to douse a fire he had set to papers,” revealed court spokesman Al Baker in a statement. “The New York Fire Department responded. Three floors of the courthouse were evacuated. There are no serious injuries reported. The incident is being investigated and the individual is in custody.”
As reported by the Associated Press, the small fire caused a visible haze in the stairwell connecting the third and fourth floors.
The ongoing fraud case, initiated by New York Attorney General Letitia James in 2022 against the Trump Organization, has already seen Judge Arthur Engoron hold Trump liable for the fraud allegations. The trial, which does not involve a jury, is currently examining six claims brought by James and is expected to conclude later this month.
The Washington Examiner has reached out to the court for further comments.
How many individuals were injured during the fire incident and what actions were taken to ensure their safety?
Title: Fire Incident Temporarily Evacuates New York Courthouse Amidst Trump Fraud Case
Introduction
In a high-stakes $250 million fraud case involving former President Donald Trump, an unexpected fire incident temporarily disrupted proceedings at the New York City courthouse on Wednesday. Although unrelated to the Trump case, the incident resulted in a momentary evacuation and minor injuries to several individuals. This article provides an overview of the incident and its impact.
Details of the Incident
According to ABC News, the incident occurred after the day’s testimony had concluded and was not connected to the ongoing trial. A daring individual set papers ablaze, causing a small fire that led to a brief evacuation before being promptly extinguished. Fortunately, there were no serious injuries reported, although 17 individuals suffered minor injuries.
Court spokesman Al Baker released a statement revealing that an individual had depressed a fire extinguisher on the fourth floor of the courthouse at approximately 4:15 pm. The individual used the extinguisher to douse the fire they had set to papers. The New York Fire Department responded swiftly, evacuating three floors of the courthouse. The incident is currently under investigation, and the individual is in custody.
Impact of the Incident
The fire caused a visible haze in the stairwell connecting the third and fourth floors of the courthouse, as reported by the Associated Press. While it disrupted proceedings temporarily, the incident did not affect the ongoing fraud case against the Trump Organization.
Background on the Trump Fraud Case
Initiated by New York Attorney General Letitia James in 2022, the fraud case against the Trump Organization has already seen Judge Arthur Engoron hold Donald Trump liable for the fraud allegations. The trial, which does not involve a jury, is examining six claims filed by James and is expected to conclude later this month.
Conclusion
The fire incident at the New York City courthouse was an unfortunate disruption in the midst of the high-profile Trump fraud case. Despite minor injuries to individuals, the incident was unrelated to the trial and did not impact its proceedings. The court is currently investigating the incident, while the trial is expected to reach its conclusion in the coming weeks.
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