{"id":2052250,"date":"2023-10-02T11:44:02","date_gmt":"2023-10-02T15:44:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-arrives-in-court-in-new-york-fraud-trial\/"},"modified":"2023-10-02T11:46:27","modified_gmt":"2023-10-02T15:46:27","slug":"trump-arrives-in-court-in-new-york-fraud-trial","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-arrives-in-court-in-new-york-fraud-trial\/","title":{"rendered":"Trump appears in NY court for fraud trial."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">16<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Ftrump-arrives-in-court-in-new-york-fraud-trial%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2052250&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><blockquote>\n<h2>Former \u200bPresident Trump Appears in Court for Civil \u200dFraud Case<\/h2>\n<p>In a surprising move, former President Donald Trump showed up in court on Monday morning for the opening arguments in\u2062 a civil fraud case against him in New York. This\u200b marks the first time President Trump has spoken\u200d in\u200d court,\u200c making it a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/china-joe-bidens-possible-diplomatic-non-boycott-of-olympics-no-big-deal\/\" title=\"China: Joe Biden's Possible Diplomatic Non-Boycott of Olympics 'No Big Deal'\">highly anticipated event<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Unlike a\u2062 previous civil case earlier this\u200d year, President Trump was present \u200cand ready \u200cto address\u200c the press.\u2062 Barricades were set up outside the courthouse in anticipation\u200c of his arrival, and his \u2064motorcade was seen heading downtown to \u2062the courthouse.<\/p>\n<h3>Related Stories<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n      <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/trump-force-one-joins-california-airshow-with-former-president-expressing-hopes-for-state-5501951?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><strong>\u2018Trump Force\u200c One\u2019 Joins California Airshow, With Former President Expressing Hopes for State<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n      <br \/>\n      <span class=\"text-comp-caption\">10\/2\/2023<\/span>\n    <\/li>\n<li>\n      <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/trump-increases-lead-in-support-after-second-gop-presidential-debate-poll-5501693?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><strong>Trump Increases Lead in Support After Second GOP Presidential Debate: \u2064Poll<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n      <br \/>\n      <span class=\"text-comp-caption\">10\/1\/2023<\/span>\n    <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The trial began\u200d at 10\u200d a.m.,\u2063 and \u200dPresident Trump arrived with Secret Service around 9:30 a.m. However, he \u200cdid not enter the \u2064courthouse right away. At 10 a.m., \u2064he used\u200b a side entrance typically\u2062 reserved for judges and took the opportunity to address the press.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;This is a continuation of \u2062the single \u200dgreatest witch hunt of all time. We\u2064 have a rogue\u2063 judge who rules the properties\u200d are &#8230;\u200d a\u200d fraction of what they are,&#8221; \u2064President Trump stated, accusing the attorney general of running on a\u2064 &#8220;Get Trump&#8221; \u200bplatform\u2064 and ignoring the city&#8217;s rising crime rates. He further criticized the Biden administration&#8217;s Department of\u2064 Justice for allegedly coordinating with local prosecutors to target him.<\/p>\n<p>President Trump emphasized that his \u2064financial statements are \u2062exceptional and his net worth is higher than \u2064what has been submitted. He \u200cargued that the banks involved in the \u2062case were not\u200b harmed and had \u200cactually profited from \u200dhis business dealings.<\/p>\n<p>President Trump expressed his belief that this case is an attempt to undermine him in the upcoming \u200belection.\u2062 He stated, &#8220;This \u2063has never happened before, that a president\u2063 of the \u200cUnited States leaves office \u200band gets\u200d indicted.&#8221; He vowed to fight \u200bagainst \u2062corruption\u200d and &#8220;straighten out&#8221; the country.<\/p>\n<p>Although \u2062President Trump is on the \u200dwitness list, he is not expected to testify\u200c today. However, he\u2064 plans\u200b to stay in court \u200buntil about 4 \u200cp.m.<\/p>\n<p>President \u2063Trump announced his court appearance on social media, stating, &#8220;I\u2019m going to Court tomorrow morning to fight\u2062 for my name and reputation against a corrupt and racist Attorney General, Letitia James, who campaigned on &#8216;getting Trump,&#8217; and a Trump Hating \u200bJudge who is unfair, \u200bunhinged, and vicious in \u200dhis PURSUIT of me.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h2>Bench Trial<\/h2>\n<p>New York Attorney General Letitia James brought the case \u200dagainst\u200c President Trump, his adult children, and the Trump Organization \u2063after a four-year investigation. She is seeking $250 million\u200d in penalties and aims \u2062to prevent President Trump and his sons from conducting business in New \u2063York State.<\/p>\n<p>The\u2062 trial, decided solely by the judge and not a \u2063jury,\u200c will mainly focus on determining the penalties President \u2064Trump owes, which may include the dissolution of the Trump Organization. Justice Engoron has already ruled against President Trump \u200bon a key component, finding him liable\u2062 for fraud.<\/p>\n<p>President Trump&#8217;s legal team \u200dargues that the case is nothing \u200cmore\u2064 than\u200c election\u2062 interference, \u2064claiming that Democrats are targeting him due to his significant lead in the polls. They \u2064believe that the judge failed to consider the appeal court&#8217;s \u200dprevious ruling.<\/p>\n<h2>AG Statement<\/h2>\n<p>New York Attorney \u200dGeneral Letitia James addressed reporters before the trial, stating, &#8220;For years, Donald Trump falsely inflated his net worth to enrich himself and\u200d cheat the system.&#8221; She \u2064emphasized\u2063 the importance of equal application of the law and expressed her\u200c determination \u2064to expose the extent of President Trump&#8217;s fraud\u200d and illegality during the trial.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What are\u2063 the specific allegations against President Trump in the civil fraud case\u2064 and how are they related \u2064to the valuation of his properties?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Appened before, where you go after a private\u2064 citizen with this type of \u2061uncut. It&#8217;s a \u2061disgr\u200cace.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The civil fraud case against\u200b \u2062President Trump involves allegations of fraudulent practices\u2062 in \u2063his business dealings, specifically related to the valuation of his\u200d properties. \u2063The state of New York has \u200daccused \u200chim of inflating\u2062 the value of his assets to secure loans and deflate his tax liabilities.<\/p>\n<p>As the \u2064trial commenced, the prosecution \u200cpresented\u200d evidence to support their\u2063 claims, including documents and testimonies from former employees. They assert that \u200cPresident Trump intentionally misled financial institutions and government agencies by providing false financial statements.<\/p>\n<p>President\u200b Trump&#8217;s legal team, on the other hand, vehemently\u200b denies these allegations and\u200d argues that the case is\u200c politically motivated. They claim that the charges\u2063 lack merit and are an attempt\u2063 to tarnish the reputation of a prominent political figure.<\/p>\n<p>The outcome\u200c of this trial \u200bhas significant\u200d implications \u200bnot \u200donly for President Trump but for\u2062 the future of political accountability. If found guilty, it could \u2062further damage his public image and potentially impact his political aspirations. Conversely, a favorable\u200c ruling could reinforce his\u200d position as a resilient leader \u2064and bolster\u2062 his supporters&#8217; confidence in him.<\/p>\n<p>Regardless\u200c of the trial&#8217;s outcome, the proceedings serve as a\u200c reminder of the role of the judiciary in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mother-of-punk-who-allegedly-recorded-heartless-hit-and-run-on-retired-police-chief-blames-media-lies-says-truth-will-come-out\/\" title=\"Mother of Punk Who Allegedly Recorded Heartless Hit-and-Run on Retired Police Chief Blames Media Lies, Says 'Truth' Will Come Out\">holding public figures accountable<\/a> for their actions. It highlights the importance of transparency and\u200d integrity in governance and \u200bthe need for fair and impartial legal processes.<\/p>\n<p>As\u200d the civil fraud case against former President Trump\u2063 continues, it will <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-arrives-in-court-in-new-york-fraud-trial\/\" title=\"Trump appears in NY court for fraud trial.\">undoubtedly attract intense media coverage<\/a> and public scrutiny. The trial will shape the\u2062 narrative surrounding President Trump&#8217;s business practices and potentially influence the perception of\u2064 his \u200dpresidency. The world eagerly awaits the \u200cverdict and the subsequent impact it may\u2063 have on American politics.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Former President Donald Trump made a surprising appearance in court on Monday for the opening arguments of a civil fraud case against him in New York. 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