Arthur Engoron said over email Trump could address court if he agreed to certain terms but ex-president’s lawyers would not agree
Donald Trump’s plans to deliver closing arguments on Thursday in his New York civil business fraud trial were dashed on Wednesday by the judge overseeing the case.
Trump had reportedly planned to give his own speech in addition to his legal team’s summations, according to two people familiar with the highly unusual plan. But judge Arthur Engoron rescinded permission for the speech.
Continue reading…Arthur Engoron said over email Trump could address court if he agreed to certain terms but ex-president’s lawyers would not agreeDonald Trump’s plans to deliver closing arguments on Thursday in his New York civil business fraud trial were dashed on Wednesday by the judge overseeing the case.Trump had reportedly planned to give his own speech in addition to his legal team’s summations, according to two people familiar with the highly unusual plan. But judge Arthur Engoron rescinded permission for the speech. Continue reading…