Michael Conway, a legal expert and former House Judiciary Committee counsel, has cautioned New York Judge Arthur Engoron to be mindful of his language and behavior while presiding over the $250 million civil fraud trial of former President Donald Trump.
In a column for MSNBC, Conway referenced the notorious trial of the “Chicago 7” to emphasize that it appears Donald Trump is intentionally trying to provoke Judge Engoron, as he has already found evidence of fraud.
Furthermore, Conway pointed out that during his testimony, there have been several occasions when Engoron clashed with both Trump’s legal team and the former president himself — which could be used as grounds for an appeal should profanity arise.
“In New York, Engoron has used strident language in rejecting Trump’s legal positions, terming them ‘pure sophistry,’ ‘risible,’ ‘bogus arguments,’ and ‘egregious’ in his summary judgment opinion. He sanctioned five Trump attorneys for $7,500 each for the ‘borderline frivolous’ arguments in their briefs,” Conway wrote.
“Harsh language isn’t a problem if it’s justified. But the more Engoron pushes the envelope, the more he risks an appellate court disagreeing with his assessment. And Trump’s lawyers can and will argue the judge’s rhetoric is evidence of judicial bias,” Conway added.
Conway added that “there are other examples of Engoron seemingly overreacting in response to relentless complaining from Trump’s lawyers” before noting: “He needs to take all necessary steps to ensure that a New York appellate court cannot overturn his decision. And that means not reacting to Trump’s hate-filled speech or his lawyers’ baiting and provocation. It’s simply not worth it.”
Trump’s team requested a mistrial, citing an “appearance of bias” based on the judge and chief law clerk’s demeanor in court.
State prosecutors advocated for the motion, however, Engoron denied it due to its lack of merit and futility in pursuing a full briefing schedule.
The former president had previously questioned Greenfield about her past donations to Democratic candidates; Engoron defended both her and his actions.
The Epoch Times reported:
The motion seeking a mistrial pointed to a high school newsletter, at which Judge Engoron, in his capacity as a Wheatley School alumnus, works as an editor. The newsletter has publicly posted links in the “newsletter he maintains to articles disparaging parties and counsel.”
The judge denied that this was evidence of bias, stating that his duties with the newsletter don’t affect “my presiding fairly, impartially, and professionally” over the current case.
The newsletter, which began publishing after Judge Engoron established the Wheatley School Alumni Association in 2007, made headlines earlier this month when several prominent conservative social media users posted photos to the newsletter that appear to show the judge shirtless while working out.
“When an online publication mentions a graduate, including myself, I include an excerpt and/or a link, usually both,” Engoron noted in his ruling. “Consequently, I have been the subject of entries concerning this case due to its undeniable newsworthiness.”
“However, I neither wrote nor contributed to any of the articles on which defendants focus, and no reasonable reader could think otherwise,” he added.
Regarding defense attorneys’ motion concerning Greenfield, it referenced her donations to Trump’s opponents which the defense claimed were “above the annual limit of $500.”
Trump’s lawyers further argued that Engoron consults with and receives notes from Greenfield during trial, leading them to contend that she is essentially “co-judging” the case.
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Just go ahead and find him guilty so Trump can appeal and get out of this Kangaroo Court .
He actually DID find Trump guilty before even setting a trail date. The STATED purpose of the kangaroo court “trial” is to determine punishment.
Typical language, from typical Democrat TRASH!
Engaron is a biased, biased judge who should not be presiding over this bunch of bogus, false allegations. He has already shown he does not know the merits of this case by wrongfully judging the value of Mar-lar-go rather than having a specialist do this. He has given money to democrats. There is no way that Trump can get a fair trial in New York City when the city is liberal. Hopefully, there will be a mistrial, or the case will be dropped. Just another example of the demos trying to get rid of Trump which is not going to happen. He will be elected president in less than one year.
Let’s put Biden on trial for corruption, sedition and treason. Put him on trial in Florida, Texas or Wyoming not Washington DC
Judge Engoron (rhymes with moron) is a left-over hippie with Communist leanings that was put in place just for things like this. He is one of the Left’s ‘useful idiots’ that has been inserted into all three branches of government to be called upon in the future to do their bidding when the time comes. He is why it is important to vet everyone running for office or being appointed to the Judiciary.
What a skewed article. No, there is no evidence of fraud in this trial because there wasn’t any fraud and zero victims. I really despise articles that decieve with lies or half truth.
“Donald Trump is intentionally trying to provoke Judge Engoron, as he has already found evidence of fraud.”
You took the words right out of my mouth…
The major problem with this Democrat judge is he failed to show said notes! So all he has is his word which is not the best! Like nobody ever seeing Obama’s birthcertificate! Not one person on the planet has proof they ever even saw it! And just like this they want you to swallow anything they say with zero proof! This judge and those like him need to be disbarred for hiding the truth! In any case! Where is the equally corrupt FBI SWAT TEAM ? And why are they not raiding the judges home and office???????
All Just Soreass’s Employees!!-$$$$$$$$$$
Engaron is a parasite and parasites should be exterminated, put that Communist Democrat in a bate of acid.
The judge had already decided that innocent or not he was going to convict Trump of something to keep Trump from running for president again. This judge should be removed from office in his law license revoked. Then the federal charges should roll in – Treason, election tampering, denying Trump his constitutional rights, be charged under the RICO act for his organized crime activities in colluding with the prosecutor etc.
Then Trump should sue him for slander and anything else he can and get everything this judge ever had. Make him so poor that he has to live on the street if he ever gets out of jail.
He has already demade that declartion, Trump guilty. The “trial” is only to set the punishment. Luckily it will provide all the amunition/evidence needed to overturn the verdict on appeal.
Will Vanish After This Charade With a Pocket Full Of Coin From its Employer-Soreass Inc!
Engoron looks edgy a a human let alone a judge. Time to remove himfrom the legal system. Any judge that makes a determination of guilt without hearing the defendant’s side is corrupt as all get out.
“When an online publication mentions a graduate, including myself, I include an excerpt and/or a link, usually both,” Engoron noted in his ruling.
“However, I neither wrote nor contributed to any of the articles on which defendants focus, and no reasonable reader could think otherwise,” he added.
NO newsletter CAN include references to EVERY online article mentioning every graduate of the school. Therefore, what no REMOTELY OBJECTIVE reader can deny id that articles about this case DO show the bias of the person citing them. Engoron admits to being the person that included them in the newsletter.
The denial of bias is written in a manner that actually PROVES bias, by the standard given in the denial.
Completely Right This Moronic Excuse Of a Judge Is ONLY a Soreass Employee!!
There i9s major bias in all the trials involving Donald J. Trump. It comes from a crooked DOJ, FBI, CIA and the Executive branch of our government.
Totally on And About the $$!
this so called judge said Trump was guilty before trial, there is no fraud and no victim the bank witness testified to that the trial should have been dismissed and if anyone deserves jail time it’s the judge……….
Agree Completely!!
This Judge?-Is Getting Paid Huge $$$ From Soreass To Drag this Out And Will Do and Lie About ANYTHING To Get That Paycheck!!-This Will Be Its Last Kick at Trump And Then It Will Retire and Hide Knowing Once Trump Gets back In the W.H. that Corruption Charges Will Be The Least of Its Worries!
NiggeRATS do stick together.
This is a sham court. I cannot believe how corrupt the NY courts are. It is an embarrassment to any American. I watch it just to see and hear what stupidity comes from leticia and the judges mouths. The one lady sitting next to the judge, what is she doing?
is she like rubbing his legs under the table, This is totally creepy.
This is a sham court. I cannot believe how corrupt the NY courts are. It is an embarrassment to any American. I watch it just to see and hear what stupidity comes from leticia and the judges mouths. The one lady sitting next to the judge, what is she doing
is she like rubbing his legs under the table, This is totally creepy.