New York Attorney General Letitia James asserts that Donald Trump and his company, in their $370 million civil fraud suit against New York state shows “no one is above the law”. Judge Arthur Engoron will make a ruling soon on claims that former president overstated their assets’ worth.
Christopher Kise has just delivered closing arguments at his trial.
Attorney General Letitia James Dismisses Personal Attacks
James flatly dismissed Trump’s accusations of a witch hunt at a news conference following court. She asserted, “This case has never been about politics, personal vendetta, or name calling; rather it is based on facts and law which Donald Trump violated – I trust justice will prevail!”
James’ attorney Andrew Amer has provided details regarding allegations that Donald Trump fraudulently inflates property values at multiple Trump properties. Amer told the court that false inflation “screamed of an intent to defraud,” and suggested corrections were not due to changes in Trump’s desire to play by the rules as suggested by his lawyer Kise.
Kise attempted to turn the trial into a political battleground by attacking James as being racist and trying to undermine Governor-elect Chris Christie by discrediting his Republican opponent. Additionally, he criticised Judge Reiter and complained about media coverage; Reiter responded by reminding everyone that arguments must still pertain to evidence presented at trial.
Attorney Andrew Amer Defends Trump’s “Stick Your Head in the Sand” Defense
Letitia James, New York Attorney General, told reporters after closing arguments, she is unperturbed by any personal attacks directed against her and is confident “justice will be served”. Additionally, she highlighted evidence compiled by her team demonstrating “the scope, scale and breath of illegality that occurred within this case.
Andrew Amer, representing President Trump and co-defendants Allen Weisselberg and Jeff McConney in court proceedings for their financial statement falsifications, insisted in his closing argument that responsibility rested solely with them and not outside accountants. Amer stated that because The Trump Organization was cash poor they needed loans from banks in order to fund development projects.
Kise repeatedly requested permission to deliver his own closing remarks, but Judge Arthur Engoron denied him, not allowing Trump to introduce new evidence, testify or comment on “irrelevant matters”. Kise protested these restrictions as being unfair.
Judge Arthur Engoron Sceptical of Kise’s Argument
After an emotional day of hearings and exchanges in courtroom hearings, closing arguments have concluded and a judge will now make his ruling in this civil case involving former president and adult sons who stand accused of falsifying financial statements to conceal wealth.
Andrew Amer, New York attorney general’s, claimed during closing arguments that the Trump Organization overstated valuations to obtain better terms from banks and insurance companies, while misrepresenting how much cash it had on hand.
Kise attempted to defend Kise against Kise’s allegations, but the judge was unfazed. He stipulated that Trump could speak only under restrictions that force him to stay focused on the facts of the case and refrain from criticizing James, the judge, or their staff members; when Trump declined, the judge ruled against delivering his closing argument in person and will issue his decision in coming weeks.
Final Words
After an intensive month-long trial featuring thousands of pages and the testimony from Donald Trump’s adult sons, New York Attorney General Letitia James must now convince Judge Arthur Engoron of her case against former President. She’s asking him to impose a $370 million penalty against Trump and bar his businesses from operating within New York state.
Defense attorney Kise noted that lenders were satisfied to do business with Trump and his company; Engoron countered by noting that pleased bankers are no guarantee against wrongdoing.
Amer argued that Eric and Donald Trump Jr should not claim ignorance of their father’s financial statements, citing old emails showing they assisted with asset valuations for annual statements of financial condition. He likened the fraud committed against Trump to Bernie Madoff’s Ponzi scheme; rich people like Trump should not get away with such acts of misconduct.
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