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www.nytimes.com
4 days ago
New York City

Michael Cohen Is Prosecutors' Last Witness In Trump's Trial. Here's What Happens Next.

The Manhattan DA's case against Trump nears conclusion with 19 witnesses and potential testimony from Trump, closing arguments are crucial in determining the verdict. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
New York City

Trump-Carroll Defamation Trial: Final Arguments Begin Over How Much Trump Must Pay

Former President Donald J. Trump walked out of the courtroom during closing arguments in the defamation case brought against him by E. Jean Carroll.
Roberta A. Kaplan, the lawyer for Ms. Carroll, asked the jury to make Mr. Trump pay dearly for the harm he inflicted on her client. She suggested that they not limit themselves in awarding punitive damages.
Mr. Trump walked out of the courtroom before the closing arguments began, appearing frustrated and annoyed. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
New York City

Trump Walks Out of Courtroom During Closing Arguments by Carroll's Lawyer

Donald Trump walked out of the courtroom during the closing arguments of the lawsuit against him.
Trump's actions have normalized online attacks and harassment. [ more ]
ABC7 Chicago
3 months ago
US politics

Day after Trump testifies, lawyers have final say in E. Jean Carroll defamation trial

Closing arguments in the defamation case against Donald Trump are set to begin after Trump expressed frustration about not being able to refute the sexual abuse accusations against him.
Trump only had a brief opportunity to testify in court, and the jury was instructed to disregard his statements regarding the false accusation and his desire to defend himself and the presidency.
The current trial is focused on determining whether additional damages are owed to Carroll for statements Trump made while he was president, with Carroll seeking over $10 million in compensatory and punitive damages. [ more ]
New York City, NY Patch
4 months ago
Law

Trump Can't Give Closing Argument In NYC Civil Fraud Trial: Judge

Judge rescinded permission for Trump to make his own closing argument in his New York civil business fraud trial.
The trial could cost Trump hundreds of millions of dollars in penalties and strip him of his ability to do business in New York. [ more ]
HuffPost
4 months ago
Law

Judge Rules On Donald Trump's Request To Give Closing Argument At Fraud Trial

Donald Trump's lawyers objected to the judge's insistence that he stick to 'relevant' matters in his closing argument in his New York civil business fraud trial.
The trial could result in significant financial penalties for Trump and potentially strip him of his ability to do business in New York. [ more ]
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Chicago Tribune
5 months ago
Chicago

Jury to finally start deliberating in ex-Ald. Ed Burke corruption case, but not until lengthy instructions are read

Former Chicago Ald. Edward Burke's corruption trial is expected to reach the deliberation phase on Monday after five weeks of testimony.
The jury will receive extensive instructions on the law before beginning their deliberations. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
5 months ago
US politics

Rudy Giuliani will not testify in defamation trial; closing arguments begin live

Lawyer Michael Gottlieb begins closing arguments in the case
Plaintiffs' lawyer does not provide a specific number for damages, urges jury to weigh evidence
Mention of Rudy Giuliani's book during closing arguments [ more ]
The Washington Times
5 months ago
US Elections

Testimony phase of Trump N.Y. civil trial ends, clearing way for January ruling

The evidence phase of the civil trial against Donald Trump concluded with the state Attorney General claiming she proved her fraud case against him
Closing arguments are scheduled for January with a decision expected to coincide with the start of the GOP presidential primaries [ more ]
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