Trump's attendance at rape and defamation trial against him would be a 'burden' on the city, his lawyer says
By Curt_Anderson April 19, 2023 5:18 pm Category: Law (0.0 from 0 votes)
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Let me get this straight: Trump's travels with the Secret Service and other security protections to the Ultimate Fighting Championship and campaign events is no problem, but traveling to his trial is?! --CA 😁
(CNN)Donald Trump’s attorney on Wednesday said the former president “wishes” to appear at next week’s civil trial where a jury will hear columnist E. Jean Carroll’s assault and defamation claims against him – but his attendance should not be necessary because it would be a “burden” on the city and court.
The letter to the judge, from attorney Joseph Tacopina, appears to argue that Trump shouldn’t attend his civil trial without saying he won’t.
“Defendant Trump wishes to appear at trial,” the letter states, but adds “concern” that New York City and the court would face “logistical and financial burdens” to have a former president travel with the Secret Service and other security protections to the proceedings.
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Let me get this straight: Trump's travels with the Secret Service and other security protections to the Ultimate Fighting Championship and campaign events is no problem, but traveling to his trial is?! --CA 😁
