Ivanka Trump Ordered to Testify in New York Civil Fraud Trial
By [Your Name], Heartland Magazine
In a recent development, Ivanka Trump, the daughter of former President Donald Trump, has been ordered by Judge Arthur Engoron to testify at her father’s civil fraud trial in New York. Despite attempts by her attorneys to quash the subpoena, their efforts were denied.
Judge Engoron emphasized that Ivanka Trump had conducted business in New York and therefore should provide her testimony. Additionally, the judge noted that she should have submitted an affidavit stating that she currently does not reside or work in the state.
It is expected that Donald Trump’s children, including Ivanka, will testify next week as part of the ongoing trial. Furthermore, the attorney general’s office has disclosed plans to call Donald Trump as the final witness during the week of November 6.
Trump’s attorneys argued against Ivanka Trump’s testimony, citing that she has not lived or worked in New York since 2017. They accused the attorney general of seeking her testimony solely to create a media spectacle.
Initially, Ivanka Trump had been listed as a co-defendant in the lawsuit filed by the attorney general, alleging a fraud scheme. However, in June, a New York appeals court dismissed her as a co-defendant, deeming the claims against her as outdated.
Ivanka Trump’s legal team further argued that she lacks jurisdiction in the case, as she is no longer directly involved and does not reside or work in New York. However, the attorney general’s office countered, asserting that Ivanka Trump is still closely linked to the Trump Organization and possesses personal knowledge of the Old Post Office project loan.
The attorney general’s complaint alleges that Ivanka Trump bears liability for the fraud committed in relation to the Deutsche Bank loan for the Old Post Office project.
As the trial continues to unfold, all eyes will be on Ivanka Trump as she takes the stand and provides her testimony. The outcome of this trial could have significant implications for both the Trump family and the future of the Trump Organization. Heartland Magazine will closely follow the developments and provide updates on this high-profile case.
