The New York attorney general's lawsuit accusing Donald Trump and his company of fraud has been assigned to a state court judge who repeatedly ruled against the former president in related subpoena disputes -- including holding him in contempt, fining him US$110,000 and forcing him to sit for a deposition.
Trump's lawyers are objecting to Manhattan Judge Arthur Engoron's continued involvement and accused Attorney General Letitia James' office of attempting to "judge shop" because, in paperwork seeking assignment of a judge, it noted Engoron's knowledge of the case and linked the lawsuit and subpoena disputes as "related" matters.
"Given the fact that this action involves allegations of an ongoing scheme and conspiracy to obtain millions of dollars through fraudulent activity, and that defendants repeatedly have sought to delay the conclusion of , it is imperative that this case proceed quickly," Wallace wrote.
Trump, a Republican who's been laying groundwork for a potential comeback campaign for president, claimed bias after several of Engoron's rulings went against him, saying in a statement: "I can't get a fair hearing in New York because of the hatred of me by Judges and the judiciary. It is not possible."
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