Trump Trial Highlights: Catch Up on NY’s Civil Fraud Fight (2)

New York state’s civil fraud trial against Donald Trump has gone on hiatus for the rest of the year, with the judge set to potentially return a verdict just as the first presidential nominating contests kick off in January.

Justice Arthur Engoron in Manhattan heard from the final witness Wednesday after more than 10 weeks of testimony. The trial will resume Jan. 11 with closing arguments, after which Engoron will decide the verdict without a jury.

“I wish you all a happy holiday season, and see you next year,” Engoron said as Trump attorney Alina Habba waved goodbye and another ...