A New York judge has declined to step aside from the case involving former President Donald Trump, where he was ordered to pay a nearly $500 million civil fraud judgment. The judge, Arthur Engoron, dismissed concerns raised by Trump's attorneys regarding a brief conversation he had with another lawyer, describing it as a 'nothingburger.'
In response to the recusal request, Judge Engoron vehemently denied the attorney's claims that they had discussed the state law relevant to the case before the verdict was issued. He stated that the encounter was unsolicited and lasted about 90 seconds, emphasizing that he did not engage in or benefit from the conversation.
