There was no lack of confrontations between New York Judge Arthur Engoron and Donald Trump's lawyers on Monday.
's lawyers on the first day of the former president's $250 million civil fraud trial initially brought by New York Attorney General Letitia James.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump during the first day of his civil fraud trial at New York State Supreme Court on October 02, 2023, in New York City.Engoron reportedly engaged in arguments with both Alina Habba and Christopher Kise, both members of Trump's legal counsel, on Monday, according toHabba, who was presenting in front of Trump himself, said Trump properties"are Mona Lisa properties" and claimed that Mar-a-Lago could sell for $1 billion.
The judge also rejected her characterization of the suit as a"witch hunt," which he said was affirmed by the appellate court. Habba responded by saying that James' statements on the courthouse steps were"part of the shakeup."
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