Eric Trump speaks during the second day of the virtual Republican National Convention on August 25, 2020. (Photo by RNC 2020 via Sipa USA) ***EDITORIAL USE ONLY***
2020 Republican National Convention – Day 2
NEW YORK (AP) — A judge ruled Wednesday that President Donald Trump’s son Eric Trump must testify in a New York investigation into the family’s businesses before the November election.
State Judge Arthur Engoron said Trump must comply with a subpoena for his testimony no later than October 7.
INBOX: @NewYorkStateAG celebrates today's ruling refusing to postpone Eric Trump's deposition until after Election Day.
"Justice and the rule of law prevailed today."
ICYMI: https://t.co/yBtetZT080 pic.twitter.com/5lztRkdVYw
— Adam Klasfeld (@KlasfeldReports) September 23, 2020
Eric Trump’s lawyers had claimed his “extreme travel schedule” on the campaign trail warranted a delay. The judge said the investigation and the court are not “bound by the timelines of the national election.”
Democratic State Attorney General Letitia James is investigating whether the Trump Organization lied about the value of its assets in order to get loans or tax benefits.
