Trump's Fraud Trial in New York Faces Delays and Uncertainty

A judge in New York has temporarily halted the trial in the state attorney general's business fraud lawsuit against former President Donald Trump and his company. Trump's lawyers filed a lawsuit accusing the trial judge of abusing his authority, leading to a potential postponement of the trial scheduled to start on October 2. The appeals court will consider the lawsuit and issue a decision the week of September 25, determining if the trial can proceed as scheduled. The lawsuit alleges that Trump defrauded banks, insurers, and others by inflating the value of his assets, seeking $250 million in penalties and a ban on Trump doing business in New York. Trump has denied any wrongdoing.