Donald Trump refused to testify in a fraud case in New York, calling it election interference and a witch hunt. The case alleges
that his company overstated the value of assets to secure loans.
Former US President Donald Trump has decided not to
to testify in court in the case of fraud regarding the valuation of the Trump
Organization, according to The Guardian, reports UNN.
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Trump was expected to appear in court in New York on
Monday, December 11. However, on Sunday, he announced that he would no longer appear
there.
I have already given all the testimony I can. I have nothing more to say
to say, except that this is a complete interference in the elections and a witch hunt. Я
will not testify on Monday
Context
A fraud lawsuit against Trump was filed in
was filed in September 2022. According to the attorney general, Trump's company overstated the value of assets
the value of assets to get more favorable loans.
If Trump is found guilty, he will have to pay a
a fine that could be at least $250 million. He will also lose his license to do business in New York.
to do business in New York.
As a reminder,
Donald Trump recently saidthat if he wins the 2024 US presidential election, he plans to take revenge on those who criticized him, subordinate the Justice Department, and deploy the armed forces on the day of his inauguration to suppress possible riots.