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Judge finds Trump in contempt for violating gag order, Trump's testimony deemed not credible: Judge finds Trump in contempt for violating gag order, Trump's testimony deemed not credible. Overwhelming evidence against Trump and Trump Organization in ongoing fraud case.
During a recent court hearing in the ongoing fraud case against Donald Trump, the judge found Trump in contempt for violating a gag order, marking the first time Trump had been under oath in a courtroom in over a decade. Trump's testimony was deemed not credible by the judge, who had previously fined him $5,000 and warned of more serious sanctions, including jail time, for future violations. Meanwhile, the trial itself has seen a "shed load" of damning evidence presented against Trump and the Trump Organization, including testimony from insiders, outsiders, and documents, filling the courtroom with evidence supporting the case brought by the New York attorney general. The judge even stated that the evidence was so overwhelming that it could fill the courtroom. With the case likely to last for three months and the amount of evidence mounting, the defense may want to consider settling the civil fraud case with the New York attorney general if she is open to negotiations.
Trump's Attacks on Judges Could Negatively Impact His Case: Trump's attacks on judges and allegations of bias could negatively impact his case outcome, potentially leading to the shutdown of his company and seizure of assets.
Donald Trump's repeated use of derogatory language towards the judge and attorney general, as well as his accusations of their bias towards Joe Biden and the Democratic machine, could negatively impact his case outcome. The judge in question, Goran, has ruled that Trump's comments were about the principal law clerk, not Michael Cohen, due to the close proximity of the two in the courtroom and Trump's careful choice of words. Trump's strategy of attacking the principal law clerk is not a winning one, and it's essential for individuals to protect their families and assets through life insurance. The dollar amount of the order, which is only $10,000, is not the main issue; instead, it's the potential consequences of a negative finding by the judge that could lead to the shutdown of his company, loss of buildings, and seizure of assets.
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Trump's Misunderstanding of Courtroom Layout Leads to Controversial Statement: Trump's statement about a judge's impartiality based on a law clerk was a misunderstanding due to his lack of familiarity with a typical courtroom layout
During a trial, Donald Trump made a controversial statement outside the courtroom regarding a judge's impartiality. He referred to the judge as having a partisan law clerk sitting alongside him. However, the judge clarified that Trump was actually referring to Michael Cohen, who was testifying in the case. The layout of a typical New York courtroom was explained, with the judge sitting high above, the principal law clerk next to them, the witness in the witness box below, and counsel tables in front. The judge then conducted a hearing where Trump testified under oath, denying that he was referring to the law clerk. Despite Trump's previous findings of dishonesty by the judge, he testified that he was referring to Cohen. The defense attempted to explain it away as a mistake, but the judge was clear that Trump was referring to the law clerk in his initial statement.
Judge Finds Trump Lied During Trial: Judge fined Trump $10,000 for lying under oath and violating a gag order, emphasizing ongoing fraud case and potential future consequences.
During a trial, Alina Haba attacked the principal law clerk, and later that day, Donald Trump made false statements under oath about the incident, disregarding the gag order. The judge found Trump's testimony to be untrue and defined "alongside" as meaning "next to" but emphasized that witnesses do not sit next to the judge but rather in a separate witness box. Trump's past statements demonstrated his clear reference to Michael Cohen, but in the October 25th statement, he used ambiguous language. The judge did not find imprecise language to be a valid defense and ruled that Trump had intentionally violated the gag order. Trump was fined $10,000 and was warned of more severe consequences for future violations. The judge also emphasized the ongoing fraud case against Trump, and that his false statements would not deter the New York attorney general from continuing her case. The judge's ruling of Trump as a liar would have significant implications for Trump's upcoming defense in the case.
New York AG's focus on Trump trial evidence: NY AG team presents evidence against Trump in trial, avoiding public attacks, trial expected to last weeks, stay informed with Midas Touch's 'Legal AF' podcast
The New York attorney general and her team are diligently presenting evidence in the ongoing trial against Donald Trump and his business practices. They are not making public statements attacking individuals involved in the case, but instead focusing on the task at hand. The trial is expected to last for several weeks, and as the case progresses, new information may come to light. If you're interested in staying informed about this and other legal news, tune in to the Midas Touch network's podcast "Legal AF" every Wednesday at 8 PM EST and Saturday at the same time, hosted by Michael Popok and his co-anchors. The team curates and discusses the top legal stories in a long-form podcast format, available on various audio platforms. Give the content a thumbs up to help keep it on the air and follow Midas Touch on Instagram for the latest updates.
