Trump’s NY Civil Trial Update: New Revelations

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Trumps NY Civil Trial update

In the heart of Lower Manhattan, the Trump civil fraud trial has a Friday the 13th twist that could spell bad luck for either side. A familiar aura of suspense engulfs the courtroom, reminiscent of a previous Friday the 13th when former President Donald Trump’s companies were slapped with a $1.6 million fine for running a criminal fraud conspiracy.

Today, the spotlight is on Patrick Birney, the current Trump Organization vice president, whose testimony offers a glimpse into the labyrinthine world of Trump’s financial maneuverings.

Questioning Trump’s Real Estate Valuations

As the clock strikes 11:11 a.m., Birney takes center stage, guiding us through a maze of old news articles that were used to evaluate the value of Trump’s prized Mar-a-Lago resort. Among the intriguing headlines is one that reads, “Former Broadway Producer Terry Allen Dramer’s Estate Sells for Record-Breaking $105 Million In Palm Beach.” A testament to Trump’s affinity for the opulent and record-breaking.

The narrative then shifts to Trump’s rent-stabilized apartments in New York City, sparking questions about whether Birney was aware that these units should not be valued at the market rate. Eric Haren, from the attorney general’s office, inquires, “Did anyone at the Trump Org., between 2015 and 2021, ever make you aware of any appraisal that appraised rent-stabilized units at Trump Park Ave.?”