Ivanka Trump testimony delayed, will follow Donald Trump on stand at civil fraud trial

Donald Trump, right, sits with his children, from left, Eric Trump, Donald Trump Jr., and Ivanka Trump during a groundbreaking ceremony for the Trump International Hotel on July 23, 2014, in Washington. A New York appeals court dismissed Ivanka Trump …NEW YORK — Ivanka Trump’s testimony at her father’s New York civil fraud trial is being delayed until next week so there is sufficient time for her to be questioned, a judge said Monday.

“I think we’re all OK with Ivanka on Wednesday the 8th,” Engoron said in court after discussing the matter with state lawyers and Donald Trump’s defense team. New York Attorney General Letitia James sued Donald Trump, his company and top executives - including sons Eric and Donald Trump Jr. - last year, alleging they conspired to exaggerate his wealth on financial statements that were used to secure loans and make deals.

Originally scheduled to precede her father on the witness stand, Ivanka Trump will now follow him as the final witness called by James’ lawyers. Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump are scheduled to testify on Wednesday and Thursday. Donald Trump is expected on the witness stand on Nov. 6. Ivanka Trump fought a subpoena to testify at the civil fraud trial, arguing through a lawyer that the state failed to properly serve her and that she shouldn’t be forced to testify because she isn’t a party to the case and doesn’t live in New York. She could still appeal Engoron’s ruling that requires her to take the witness stand.

Engoron, ordering Ivanka Trump to testify, cited documents showing she continued to have ties to some businesses in New York and still owns Manhattan apartments. “Ms. Trump has clearly availed herself of the privilege of doing business in New York,” he said.

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