Former US President Donald Trump is expected to attend his New York civil fraud trial on Tuesday, where he will face off with his former lawyer and confidant Michael Cohen.
The trial is the culmination of a year-long investigation by New York Attorney General Letitia James, who alleges that Trump and his family business engaged in a decade-long scheme to inflate the value of their assets in order to obtain favorable loans and insurance rates.
Trump has denied all wrongdoing, but he is facing a number of potential consequences if he is found liable, including fines, injunctions, and even a ban on doing business in New York State.
The trial is expected to last several weeks and is sure to be closely watched by the public and the media alike.
Trump to Face Ex-Lawyer Cohen in New York Civil Fraud Trial
Former US President Donald Trump is expected to attend his New York civil fraud trial on Tuesday, where he will face off with his former lawyer and confidant Michael Cohen.
Cohen is a key witness in the case, and his testimony could be damaging to Trump. Cohen has already pleaded guilty to lying to Congress about Trump’s involvement in a hush money payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels, and he has also accused Trump of other crimes, including tax fraud and insurance fraud.
Trial is Culmination of Year-Long Investigation
The trial is the culmination of a year-long investigation by New York Attorney General Letitia James, who alleges that Trump and his family business engaged in a decade-long scheme to inflate the value of their assets in order to obtain favorable loans and insurance rates.
James has filed a lawsuit against Trump seeking $250 million in damages and a permanent injunction barring him from doing business in New York State.
Trump Faces Potential Consequences if Found Liable
Trump has denied all wrongdoing, but he is facing a number of potential consequences if he is found liable. In addition to the fines and injunctions sought by James, Trump could also be banned from doing business in New York State.
A conviction could also damage Trump’s reputation and make it more difficult for him to raise money for future political endeavors.
Trial Expected to Last Several Weeks
The trial is expected to last several weeks and is sure to be closely watched by the public and the media alike. Trump is a polarizing figure, and the outcome of the trial could have significant implications for American politics.
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