Trump New York Fraud Trial Day 2: Court Adjourns, but Judge Asks Attorneys to Stay

Former President Donald Trump was found liable for fraud and could lose his businesses and properties

Former President Donald Trump leaves the courtroom for a lunch recess during the second day of his civil fraud trial at New York State Supreme Court in New York on Oct. 3, 2023. Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images

Court Adjourns—4:30 p.m.

Day two of the trial ended at 4:30 p.m., but New York Supreme Court Justice Arthur Engoron asked the attorneys to stay behind for private discussions, according to media reports. Reporters were cleared out of the room.

During the defense’s cross-examination of Donald Bender, a former Mazars USA partner and accountant who worked with the Trump Organization, lawyers for former President Donald Trump noted that Mr. Bender was the only certified public accountant compiling Trump Organization financial statements.

Judge Explains Closed-Door Meetings—3:03 p.m.

Justice Engoron confirmed that closed-door meetings were regarding posts made about his staff.