Trump Appeals Order To Testify In New York Probe

The Associated Press reports:

Former President Donald Trump has appealed a judge’s decision requiring he answer questions under oath in New York state’s civil investigation into his business practices — a widely expected move that’s likely to prolong the fight over his testimony by months.

Lawyers for Trump and his two eldest children filed papers on Monday with the appellate division of the state’s trial court, seeking to overturn Manhattan Judge Arthur Engoron’s Feb. 17 ruling.

The court did not set a date for arguments. It typically issues decisions several months after that, but could be inclined to rule on an expedited basis given the urgency of New York Attorney General Letitia James’ investigation and the Trumps’ desire to swiftly overturn Engoron’s ruling.

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BREAKING: Donald Trump appeals a judge’s order that he testify in the New York attorney general’s civil probe of his business practices. https://t.co/fla1yJtca7

— The Associated Press (@AP) February 28, 2022