Trump's Legal Team Prepares Defense in High-Stakes NY Fraud Trial

Former President Trump's legal team is preparing to present its defense in the civil fraud case against his business empire. The case, brought by the New York Attorney General, alleges that Trump defrauded the state and seeks financial penalties. Trump's team faces an uphill battle as the judge has already found the Trump Organization liable for fraud. The defense is expected to argue that a disclaimer clause in the financial statements absolves the business of any wrongdoing. Trump's children have sought to distance themselves from the statements, and the defense has tried to shift blame onto accountants. The defense also claims there was no victim in the real estate dealings and that the banks should have done their own due diligence. The trial is expected to last through mid-December.