Already a subscriber? Make sure to log into your account before viewing this content. You can access your account by hitting the “login” button on the top right corner. Still unable to see the content after signing in? Make sure your card on file is up-to-date.

Judge Arthur Engoron, who imposed a $464 million judgment on former President Donald Trump, has refused to recuse himself from Trump’s civil fraud trial. This comes after Trump’s legal team accused the judge of having improper discussions with a third party about the case.

What Trump’s lawyers are arguing: Trump’s lawyers argue that Judge Arthur Engoron should recuse himself from the civil fraud trial due to an alleged improper discussion with lawyer Adam Leitman Bailey. Bailey has admitted to approaching Engoron to offer unsolicited advice on Trump’s case. Bailey reportedly talked to the judge about case law and how he could “get it right” with Trump’s case. Though Bailey claimed the conversation was 90 seconds and did not mention Trump by name, he implied they were clearly discussing Trump’s case, saying, “Well, obviously we weren’t talking about the Mets.”

What Judge Engoron is arguing: Judge Arthur Engoron maintains there is no basis for his recusal from the civil fraud trial involving former President Trump. He argues that an unsolicited conversation with lawyer Adam Leitman Bailey did not influence his decisions or compromise his judicial integrity.

What case is Judge Engoron overseeing?: Judge Arthur Engoron has been overseeing a fraud case against former President Trump and the Trump Organization, which resulted in a guilty verdict for fraud. The judge ordered Trump and his organization to pay $464 million plus interest.

Trump appeals: Following the judgment against Trump, Trump filed an appeal and sought to overturn the conviction and judgment.