In a frantic last-minute attempt to derail a trial that threatens to destroy Donald Trumpā€™s corporate empire, the former presidentā€™s lawyers have turned the heat on the judge overseeing this caseā€”by suing him directly.

Edit: Unfortunately the tactic worked:

An appellate judge has taken the remarkable step of hitting pause on the New York Attorney Generalā€™s upcoming bank fraud trial against Donald Trumpā€”granting the former presidentā€™s request in a surprise hearing on Thursday that was closed off to the public.

https://www.thedailybeast.com/trump-turns-new-york-ag-case-against-judge-arthur-f-engoron?ref=wrap

  • preciousjewel128@lemmy.world
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    10 months ago

    But at best its an uphill battle. Judges get immunity from suits just like cops. Otherwise the courts would be bogged down with lawsuits from every case where one side disagrees with a ruling.

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      10 months ago

      Of course. Itā€™s not a suit in good faith, itā€™s just another delay tactic.