Donald Trump says he will be in courtroom for New York trial scrutinizing his business practices
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With control over some of his most prized real estate holdings in jeopardy, former U.S. President Donald Trump says he will make a rare, voluntary trip to court Monday for the start of a civil trial in a lawsuit that has already resulted in a judge ruling that he committed fraud in his business dealings.
With control over some of his most prized real estate holdings in jeopardy, former U.S. President Donald Trump says he will make a rare, voluntary trip to court Monday for the start of a civil trial in a lawsuit that has already resulted in a judge ruling that he committed fraud in his business dealings.
"I'm going to Court tomorrow morning to fight for my name and reputation," Trump wrote Sunday night on his Truth Social platform.
Trump lashed out in his post at New York Attorney General Letitia James, who is suing him, and Judge Arthur Engoron, who is presiding over the non-jury trial and made the fraud ruling last week.
"THIS WHOLE CASE IS SHAM!!!" Trump wrote. "See you in Court - Monday morning."
The trial is the culmination of a yearslong investigation by James, who accused Trump and his company of habitually lying about his wealth in financial statements.
Last week, Engoron resolved the lawsuit's top claim before the trial even began, ruling that Trump routinely deceived banks, insurers and others by exaggerating the value of assets on paperwork used in making deals and securing loans.
The former president and a who's who of people in his orbit -- his two eldest sons, Trump Organization executives and former lawyer-turned-foe Michael Cohen are all listed among dozens of potential witnesses.
