Former US President Donald Trump has blasted a judge presiding over his $250 million (A$329m) civil fraud trial as he arrived at the lower Manhattan courthouse for opening statements, over charges he overinflated the values of his many properties.
New York Judge Arthur Engoron has already ruled that Mr Trump and his sons Eric and Don Jr committed fraud by inflating the value of the real estate and financial assets of the Trump Organisation for years.
Mr Trump appeared stoic as he was photographed entering the court, before telling reporters that the trial is a “continuation of the greatest witch hunt.” “It’s a scam, it’s a sham. Just so you know, my financial statements are phenomenal,” Mr Trump continued.Former US President Donald Trump speaks to the media as he arrives at New York State Supreme Court to start the civil fraud trial against him on October 02, 2023. Picture: Getty.
The trial will determine how much Trump and his companies will be penalised for the fraud a judge prevously ruled he was responsible for. Picture: Spencer Platt/Getty Images.
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