Judge Engoron shoots down ‘nonsensical’ arguments and ‘disingenuous’ and ‘bad faith’ statements

The New York judge overseeing Donald Trump’s civil trial for fraud allegations has rejected a motion from the former president’s attorneys for a mistrial.

A filing from attorneys for Mr Trump and his co-defendants argued that the case was “tainted” with “tangible and overwhelming” evidence of “apparent and actual bias” from Judge Arthur Engoron and his chief clerk, who has been the subject of ongoing attacks from Mr Trump and his allies, which prompted the judge to issue a gag order in the case that prevented parties from disparaging court staff.

In his order on Friday, Judge Engoron shot down “nonsensical” legal arguments from Mr Trump’s legal team involving his clerk, and underscored his “unfettered right” to consult with his law clerks throughout the course of a trial.

  • Optional
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    651 year ago

    Whatever snail slime-based makeup he uses now is gross.

    • FuglyDuck
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      1 year ago

      that’s a natural slime… he just kind of oozes it out, and hasn’t been keeping up with his skincare regime. Depression, you know?

        • @NegativeInf
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          81 year ago

          Been inspecting those UVC disinfectant bulbs too closely.

        • FuglyDuck
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          31 year ago

          Don’t judge, autoclaves are really the only way to break the slime down!