Trump's Defense Presents Expert Witnesses in Civil Fraud Trial

Judge Arthur Engoron frequently rules in favor of Trump's defense, allowing key testimonies and evidentiary submissions.

Donald Trump's defense team in the civil fraud trial presented six expert witnesses on topics like accounting, real estate and surety insurance to fight the attorney general's allegations of fraud.
Judge Arthur Engoron frequently ruled in Trump's favor, allowing witness testimony and evidentiary submissions over objections from the New York attorney general's office.
Donald Trump Jr., a named defendant, offered the court a colorful history of the Trump Organization, arguing his father built the family business by taking over dilapidated properties and using his skills as a 'visionary'.
Accounting expert Jason Flemmons testified that Trump's financial statements used compliant methodologies and any deviations from accounting standards were disclosed in the reports.
Real estate expert Steven Laposa argued that the attorney general’s civil fraud complaint is 'flawed' because it alleges Trump used inflated asset valuations on his statements of financial condition without considering investment values as a possibility.