A Manhattan judge rejected an effort by former President Donald Trump and two of his children to quash subpoenas in New York Attorney General Letitia James’s civil investigation into the Trump Organization.
Judge Arthur Engoron of the Manhattan Supreme Court ordered Trump on Thursday to share documents within 14 days and appear for a deposition in 21 days. Donald Trump Jr. and Ivanka Trump were also ordered to appear for depositions within 21 days.
“Today, justice prevailed,” James said in a statement. “Donald J. Trump, Donald Trump, Jr., and Ivanka Trump have been ordered by the court to comply with our lawful investigation into Mr. Trump and the Trump Organization’s financial dealings.” . . .
Lawyers for the Trumps had sought to block the subpoenas, arguing James is politically motivated and attempting to “circumvent the entire grand jury process” to assist a separate criminal investigation by the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office.
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