The case, brought by Letitia James, New York's attorney general, takes aim at Trump's boasts about his net worth, accusing the former president of crossing from hyperbole into fraud. Mazars cut ties with Trump last year after James' office raised questions about the documents' reliability. In a recent court filing, James' office alleged Trump exaggerated his wealth by as much as $3.6 billion. The non-jury trial concerns six remaining claims in the lawsuit, including allegations of conspiracy, insurance fraud and falsifying business records. The New York fraud trial is expected to last into December, Engoron said.

Source: Forbes October 03, 2023 10:00 UTC