Protesters denounce Trump as New York fraud trial opens

(2 Oct 2023) RESTRICTION SUMMARY: ASSOCIATED PRESS New York - 2 October 2023 1. Various of anti-Trump protesters with placards and posters chanting slogans denouncing former US President Donald Trump HEADLINE: Protesters denounce Trump as New York fraud trial opens 2. SOUNDBITE (English) Jamie Bauer, protester: “Letitia James is the first person to actually prosecute Trump for his criminality. Trump is a criminal. New Yorkers know it. Americans need to know it. Trump cannot be president again in 2024, and we will do everything we can to bring and hold Trump accountable.“ 3. Pan of anti- Trump protesters chanting outside court --- AP Video shot by: Ayesha Mir STORYLINE: The fraud lawsuit that could cost former President Donald Trump control of some of his most prized properties went to trial Monday, with New York state lawyers vowing to hold him accountable while he denounced the case as a politically motivated “scam.” The civil case, brought by New York Attorney General Letitia James, accuses the business-mogul-turned-politician and his company of deceiving banks, insurers and others by habitually misstating his wealth in financial statements. Protesters gathered outside the court on Monday as Trump showed up voluntarily for the trial. “It’s a scam. It’s a sham,” Trump said. He called the case “an attempt to hurt me in an election” and added: “I don’t think the people of this country are going to stand for it.“ =========================================================== Clients are reminded to adhere to all listed restrictions and to check the terms of their licence agreements. For further assistance, please contact the AP Archive on: Tel 44(0)2074827482 Email: info@. Find out more about AP Archive: Twitter: Facebook: ​​ Instagram: You can license this story through AP Archive: