Trump's Legal Strategy Strengthened by New Evidence and Expert Witnesses

Donald Trump is likely to appeal his New York fraud case after a law professor, Eli Bartov, testified in support of Trump's version of events, stating that he saw "no evidence whatsoever for any accounting fraud." The defense team's decision to call Bartov is seen as a strategic move to build a record for appeal. However, legal experts believe that Bartov's testimony may not be able to overturn the previous summary judgment against Trump. The $250 million lawsuit filed by New York Attorney General Letitia James accuses Trump and his sons of inflating assets to secure better deals. Trump denies any wrongdoing and accuses James of a political witch hunt. The trial is ongoing, with evidence being heard on multiple accusations.
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