NY Attorney General Opposes Trump's Request to Remove Judge from Civil Fraud Case!

The ongoing legal battle involving former President Donald Trump has taken a contentious turn. The New York Attorney General’s office vehemently opposes Trump’s legal team’s recent motion.

Trump’s attorneys have requested Judge Arthur Engoron, who previously ordered Trump to pay nearly half a billion dollars in a civil fraud case, to recuse himself. They allege that Judge Engoron engaged in prohibited communications with real estate attorney Adam Bailey before issuing his verdict.

In response, the Attorney General’s office has filed a robust opposition, dismissing Trump’s claims as baseless “pure sophistry.” They argue that the alleged communication between Judge Engoron and Bailey was not an improper “ex parte communication” but rather a general discussion on legal matters unrelated to the specifics of Trump’s case.

The case against Trump, his adult sons, and their company stems from a February verdict where Judge Engoron found them liable for fraud. The judgment, totaling $454 million, is currently under appeal.

Despite Trump’s efforts to challenge Judge Engoron’s impartiality, the Attorney General’s office contends that there is no factual basis for the recusal motion. It asserts that Engoron’s oversight remains crucial as the legal proceedings continue.

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Trump’s legal strategy now hinges on the possibility of an evidentiary hearing to probe the alleged communications between Judge Engoron and Bailey, further prolonging the already contentious legal saga. Meanwhile, Judge Engoron continues to oversee the appointment of a monitor tasked with scrutinizing the Trump Organization’s financial operations.