Highlights: Trump civil fraud trial is over; judge aims for decision by Jan. 31
The latest news from Trump's civil fraud trialClosing arguments were delivered today in the civil fraud case against former President Donald Trump; his two eldest sons, Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump; and the Trump Organization.Trump team lawyers Chris Kise, Alina Habba and Cliff Robert went first, followed by attorney general lawyers Kevin Wallace and Andy Amer. Judge Arthur Engoron said he aims to have a final decision by the end of the month.State Attorney General Letitia James is seeking $370 million in fines and to bar Trump from the New York real estate industry.Trump attended today's arguments and was allowed to speak briefly during part of the presentation by his lawyers. The judge previously rejected a similar request after Kise and Trump would not agree to refrain from personal attacks in the former president's proposed closing statement.