Judge Denies Trump’s Request to Delay Closing Argument in NY Civil Case

The former president is handling a ‘deeply personal family matter’ and would suggest postponing the closing argument for 18 days, his attorney said.

Justice Arthur Engoron presides over the civil fraud trial of former President Donald Trump at New York State Supreme Court, in New York City, on Oct. 18, 2023. Jeenah Moon/Getty Images

Judge Arthur Engoron denied a request from President Donald Trump to delay the closing arguments in the New York civil case.

Chris Kise, one of Mr. Trump’s attorneys, asked the justice to postpone the closing arguments to Jan. 29, because of Mr. Trump is dealing with a “deeply personal family matter.”