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Former President Trump’s lawyer Alina Habba criticized Judge Arthur Engoron for his behavior in court, accusing him of losing his temper by slamming the table and ordering her to sit down during Trump’s impeachment. Habba assertively claimed outside the courthouse that Engoron had assumed Trump’s guilt in fraud prior to the hearing.
In a civil fraud case in New York with $250 million at stake, Trump faces accusations of exaggerating his wealth and the valuation of his properties. His lawyer, Alina Habba, reported to the media during a recess that Judge Engoron appeared visibly irritated, with a “red” face, as Trump testified in court.
Trump’s attorney, Alina Habba, criticized Judge Engoron for allegedly trying to silence the former president during questioning about his business interests and Mar-a-Lago’s valuation. Outside the courtroom, Habba expressed her frustration, questioning her own role and the use of taxpayer money in what she suggested was a biased setting. She also accused New York Attorney General Letitia James of pursuing the case against Trump to boost her own profile. Habba recounted an incident in which she felt reprimanded by the judge during a heated start to Trump’s testimony.
Trump’s attorney Alina Habba passionately defended her client’s right to a fair legal defense, expressing outrage at what she viewed as judicial bias. She claimed she was silenced and reprimanded by a judge who she described as “unhinged” for her plea in court. Habba lamented what she sees as the demise of the American justice system, suggesting Judge Engoron showed clear hostility, especially when Trump’s story disrupted the narrative unfavorable to him. She portrayed the judge as intolerant of detailed explanations, insisting on short answers and showing visible anger in court.
Immediately after Trump’s fiery testimony, his lawyer Alina Habba addressed the media with fierce criticism. Trump, 77, had launched a heated tirade in court against Attorney General Letitia James, labeling her a “political hack.” He claimed that the $250 million lawsuit she filed was politically motivated to boost her failed campaign for governor of New York.
During a contentious court hearing, Trump passionately criticized Attorney General James and Judge Engoron over allegations that he inflated his property values and net worth by billions. Trump, a leading figure in the Republican presidential race, pointedly addressed Judge Engoron, disputing the judge’s characterization of him as a “fraud,” despite his belief that the judge had no personal knowledge of him.
Trump dismissed allegations of property misvaluation, suggesting the real misappraisal was by the court. He defended his financial status, claiming he had a net worth far greater than the figures in the disputed statements, and disputed claims that he had artificially inflated his net worth by up to $6.3 billion.
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