New York Court Denies Trump's Challenge to Gag Order in Civil Fraud Trial

In the ongoing civil fraud trial against former US President Donald Trump, a New York court has dismissed his challenge to the gag order preventing him and his attorneys from discussing the case publicly, particularly regarding Judge Arthur Engoron's court staff. The appeals court, ruling on Thursday, cited Trump's failure to use the appropriate legal avenue for challenging the gag order and sanctions. Simultaneously, the court rejected Trump's plea to allow his legal team to seek a review of the gag order by the Court of Appeals, New York's highest court. The trial concluded after 11 weeks, with parties set to submit supplemental briefs on January 5, 2024. Oral arguments are scheduled for January 11, preceding Judge Engoron's final verdict. The civil fraud case, initiated by New York Attorney General Letitia James, alleges Trump's organization deceived entities by inflating property values. James seeks $250 million in damages and a ban on Trump's business activities in the state. Despite expectations, Trump did not testify on Monday.

Key Points:

1. In the ongoing civil fraud trial against former US President Donald Trump, a New York court has rejected his challenge to the gag order preventing him and his attorneys from discussing the case publicly, citing his failure to use the appropriate legal avenue.

2. The appeals court, ruling on Thursday, also dismissed Trump's plea to allow his legal team to seek a review of the gag order by the Court of Appeals, New York's highest court.

3. The trial, which lasted 11 weeks, concluded with parties set to submit supplemental briefs on January 5, 2024. Oral arguments are scheduled for January 11, preceding Judge Arthur Engoron's final verdict.

4. The civil fraud case, initiated by New York Attorney General Letitia James, alleges that Trump's organization deceived entities by inflating property values. James is seeking $250 million in damages and a ban on Trump's business activities in the state.

5. Despite expectations, Trump did not testify on Monday during the trial.

(With Agency Inputs)