Former President Donald Trump said on Dec. 10 that he’ll no longer take the witness stand in the bench trial for a civil fraud case against him in New York.
“As everyone knows, I have very successfully and conclusively testified in the corrupt, Biden-directed New York State Attorney General’s rigged trial against me,” he wrote on the Truth Social platform. “World-renowned experts, highly respected bank and insurance executives, real estate professionals, as well as others, both honest and credible, have stated, clear and unequivocally, that I, and my very successful company, did nothing wrong!
“Financial statements were conservative, liquid, and ‘extraordinary.’ The only fraud committed was by the highly partisan and out-of-control judge and racist AG.”…
Trump Declines to Testify in Civil Fraud Case, Claims Prosecution Rigged
Former President Donald Trump announced on December 10th that he will not be taking the witness stand in the ongoing civil fraud case against him in New York. In a statement posted to his Truth Social platform, Trump claimed the trial was “rigged” and politically motivated.
He wrote, “As everyone knows, I have very successfully and conclusively testified in the corrupt, Biden-directed New York State Attorney General’s rigged trial against me.” Trump went on to cite the testimony of “world-renowned experts” and “respected bank and insurance executives” who, he claims, have all stated that he and his company did nothing wrong.
He further accused the presiding judge and New York Attorney General Letitia James of being “highly partisan” and “racist,” and claimed that the only fraud committed in this case was by them.
This decision comes after a series of legal setbacks for Trump in the case. Earlier this year, a judge ruled that Trump must answer questions under oath about his business practices. Additionally, the Trump Organization was recently found guilty of tax fraud in a separate case brought by the Manhattan District Attorney’s office.
It is unclear whether Trump’s decision to not testify will have a significant impact on the outcome of the case. The trial is expected to continue with other witnesses being called to testify.
Reactions to Trump’s Decision:
- New York Attorney General Letitia James: “Mr. Trump’s refusal to testify speaks volumes. He will not be permitted to evade the law and escape accountability for his actions.”
- Lawyer for the Trump Organization: “We are confident that the evidence will show that the Trump Organization did not engage in any wrongdoing.”
- Legal experts: Opinions are divided, with some believing that Trump’s decision could hurt his case and others arguing that it may not have a significant impact.
Next Steps:
The trial is expected to continue with additional witnesses being called to testify. A final decision on the case is likely to be months away.
It remains to be seen how this case will ultimately resolve and what implications it may have for Trump’s future legal and political endeavors.
