Judge Seeks Clarification on Weisselberg's Alleged Perjury in Trump Fraud Trial
Engoron's inquiry into potential perjury by Trump's former CFO could impact the trial's outcome.
- New York Judge Arthur Engoron demands answers after reports suggest former Trump Organization CFO Allen Weisselberg may plead guilty to perjury.
- Weisselberg's potential perjury plea relates to his testimony in Donald Trump's civil fraud trial, raising questions about the credibility of his defense.
- Engoron's inquiry into Weisselberg's truthfulness could impact the final ruling in Trump's fraud case, possibly leading to harsher penalties.
- The judge's decision to seek clarification on Weisselberg's alleged perjury underscores the significance of witness credibility in the trial.
- Engoron has given Trump's legal team and the New York Attorney General's office until 5 pm on Wednesday to respond to the perjury allegations.