Friday, May 3, 2024

Trump Judge Sent Envelope Containing White Powder, Sparks Emergency Response

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Another was intercepted before reaching

There was a large emergency response at the New York State Supreme Court Building in Manhattan on Wednesday morning.

Emergency services were called to respond to an scare after a court officer opened an envelope addressed to Judge and watched in disbelief as a white, powdery substance fell on his pants.

Preliminary testing revealed the powder to be harmless. (RELATED: GOP Office Attacked After Biden's Dark Rhetoric)

Today's scare coincides with the ongoing appeal of Engoron's $454 million judgment against Trump in New York Attorney General Letitia James' lawsuit.

Should the appeal fail, Trump will owe an additional $112,000 in daily interest until he pays the fine. The interest will accrue even during Trump's appeal.

The Daily News has more:

The threat marks the second against Engoron in recent weeks. His Long Island home was targeted with a bogus bomb threat on the day of closing arguments at Trump's fraud trial in January.

Trump asked a mid-level appeals court for a stay early Wednesday — which would pause the ruling being enforced — and said he would put down a $100 million bond as he appeals it, less than a quarter of the amount owed.

“The exorbitant and punitive amount of the Judgment coupled with an unlawful and unconstitutional blanket prohibition on lending transactions would make it impossible to secure and post a complete bond,” Trump lawyers Alina Habba and Cliff Robert wrote.

“Appellants nonetheless plan to secure and post a bond in the amount of $100 million.”

The Office of the New York State Attorney General opposed the request.

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Patrick Houck
Patrick Houck
Patrick Houck is an avid political enthusiast based out of the Washington, D.C. metro area. His expertise is in campaigns and the use of targeted messaging to persuade voters. When not combing through the latest news, you can find him enjoying the company of family and friends or pursuing his love of photography.

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