A New York judge rejected Donald Trump's request to delay his sweeping civil fraud trial, calling the former president's request "completely without merit."
  • A New York judge rejected Donald Trump’s request to delay his civil fraud trial.
  • Attorneys for Trump, his two adult sons and his businesses had asked the judge to stay the case until three weeks after he has ruled on competing motions for summary judgement.
  • Attorney General Letitia James is seeking $250 million in damages in the civil case.