Trump wants to deliver part of his NY fraud trial closing statements himself, ABC News reported Tuesday.
Under state civil-practice rules, defendants can help make closing arguments with court approval.
AdvertisementFormer President Donald Trump wants to deliver part of his New York fraud trial closing arguments himself on Thursday, ABC News reported.
There would be little downside for the judge in approving Trump's request, he added, noting, "He'd never be reversed on appeal over this."
AdvertisementIn delivering closing arguments, Trump would be bound by the same rules as an attorney would, Kuby said.
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