Posted on 11/15/2023 1:23:31 PM PST by Red Badger
Former President Donald Trump’s defense team filed a motion for mistrial in New York Attorney General Letitia James’s civil fraud prosecution against him. At the core of the filing is the ongoing concern Trump and his lawyers have over public perception and political bias – especially as it pertains to Judge Arthur Engoron, who is presiding over the case, and his law clerk Allison Greenfield. “This appearance of bias threatens both Defendants’ rights and the integrity of the judiciary as an institution,” Trump’s attorneys argued in the filing, adding: “Greenfield’s unprecedented role in the trial and extensive, public partisan activities, would cause even a casual observer to question the court’s partiality. Thus, only the grant of a mistrial can salvage what is left of the rule of law.”
On multiple occasions Trump’s legal team has raised issue with Greenfield passing notes to Judge Engoron while the court was in session and exercising an unusual degree of authority in the court’s decision making process. Greenfield, Trump’s lawyers argue, is essentially “Co-Judging” the proceedings. Additionally, the political connections Greenfield has with prominent Democrat politicians has also been a point of contention.
New York’s Democrat Attorney General Letitia James alleges former President Trump instructed aides in the Trump Organization to produce false estimates for the value of his properties in an effort to inflate his collateral and secure more lucrative loans from financial institutions. Michael Cohen, a former lawyer for Trump, was considered a star witness for James’s prosecution and was expected to corroborate the allegations of financial fraud. However when Cohen took the stand and was asked if Trump had directed him to produce fraudulent financial numbers, he admitted, “Trump did not specifically say, ‘Michael, go inflate the numbers.'” Cohen went on to admit Trump had not asked him to commit financial fraud.
As well he should.
This case against Trump is made of lint and scotch tape. When it is over he should seek disciplinary action against all of the players.
All the evidence is easily seen, but when you have a corrupt judicial system it ain’t going to happen. Deep state is out to get Trump, and get him they well. Only God can intervein now and set things right.
As if Engoron will rule for a mistrial. On to the appeal!
Is there any way to put a hold on all communications James, Greenfield, and Engoron have had regardung the case, including any communications wuth persons in DC or Atlanta?
Good!
Only one problem, The Fox is guarding the hen house.
You watch...the usual hand full of trolls will soon jump in supporting the lawfare efforts against Trump.
Agree absolutely. Anyone that campaigns on “getting Trump” should be disbarred.
The ruling will be denied..after all this “Judge” is a disgrace to the bench
Well, it had to be done, but it would be a might cold day when Engoron ruled against himself.
...”As if Engoron will rule for a mistrial. “...
Enmoron has already told Trumps team a couple week ago that they should not ask for a mistrial.
Fight with anything you can. This is war. No prisoners. No cease fire.
How did Harry Reid put it?: We won, didn't we?"
The judiciary doesn't care.
The end justify the means.
Getting involved with such issues would mean judges have to be ethical.
Good
Trump is a mountain.
“Co-Judging” the proceedings. Additionally, the political connections Greenfield has with prominent Democrat politicians has also been a point of contention.
Ding Ding Ding a Mistrial in the highest degree.
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