5 facts to be aware of regarding Trump’s fraud trial in New York

5 facts to be aware of regarding Trump's fraud trial in New York

4. A single attorney general, one judge, and no jury

The forthcoming trial will be a bench trial, which means that Judge Engoron will be the only one to determine if the co-defendants are accountable and whether to impose any penalties or damages.

Although Mr. Trump has claimed that the trial is unfair because there isn’t a jury, Mr. Engoron stated on Monday that his team never requested a jury.

Both Democrats, Judge Engoron and Ms. James, have already argued with Mr. Trump and his legal team.

Letitia James in court

Judge Engoron, for instance, found Mr. Trump in contempt in April 2022 for his refusal to provide case-related papers, and he denied the defense team’s motion to postpone the trial’s commencement.

Both of them have been labeled “deranged” by the former president, who also referred to Ms. James as a “racist” who is engaging in a politically driven witch hunt.