Trump was corret to not settle as a settlement would be construed as an admission of guilt.
As for Trump appearing at the trial, I highly doubt it since he can easily be deposed by phone or video link if he is at all deposed. With the legal help Trump has I have no doubt this trial can be continued ad infinitum based on the various legal procedures available to everyone so involved in a trial.
Finally, the political element behind this is so blatantly obvious as to be fodder for late night comics.If Trump goes to trial can Hillary be far behind.....?
“Finally, the political element behind this is so blatantly obvious as to be fodder for late night comics.”
How exactly is this case political when the prosecution of it began years before Trump decided to run for President?