Rep. Elise Stefanik Files Ethics Complaint Against Judge in Trump's NY Fraud Trial

Stefanik accuses Judge Arthur Engoron of 'clear judicial bias', echoing Trump's criticisms. The ongoing trial could result in at least $250 million in penalties.

Rep. Elise Stefanik has filed an ethics complaint against Judge Arthur Engoron, who is presiding over former President Trump's New York business fraud trial. Stefanik accuses the judge of showing 'inappropriate bias and judicial intemperance' against Trump.
Stefanik's complaint echoes many of the arguments made by Trump's legal team, including criticism of a partial gag order imposed on Trump and his attorneys, and allegations of political bias due to the judge's law clerk's donations to Democratic causes.
The ongoing trial, brought forth by New York Attorney General Letitia James, accuses Trump and his adult sons of manipulating the value of their assets. The trial could result in at least $250 million in penalties.
Judge Engoron has already ruled that Trump committed business fraud. The trial is now set to determine the damages. Trump has taken the stand during the trial, leading to several clashes with the judge.
Stefanik's complaint has been criticized by some legal experts, who argue that it is an attempt to undermine the judge and support Trump's case if he appeals any of Engoron's eventual rulings.