Judge Denies Trump's Request for Mistrial in NY Civil Fraud Case

A New York judge has rejected Donald Trump's mistrial request in a civil fraud case, calling the claims "nonsensical." Trump argued that the judge showed bias and attacked the law clerk's financial contributions. The judge dismissed these arguments, stating that the clerk's attendance at a Democratic event did not reflect the clerk's opinions or actions. The ongoing trial, brought by the New York Attorney General's Office, seeks $250 million in damages and severe business restrictions against Trump and his co-defendants. The judge's ruling comes after previously finding Trump engaged in fraud by inflating the value of his assets.