Trump fraud trial live updates: Defense rests its case, makes 5th motion to end trial 

Former President Donald Trump, his sons and senior Trump Organization executives are facing trial in a $250 million civil lawsuit.

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Accused of participating in a decades-long scheme to fraudulently inflate Trump's net worth to obtain better loan terms.

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The judge ruled that Trump submitted a "fraudulent assessment," and a trial will follow to determine further actions and possible penalties.

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Trump's defense rested its case and filed a fifth motion to end the trial, citing disputes and disagreements with the state.

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New York Attorney General Letitia James attended the conclusion of Trump's defense trial.

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The state has highlighted unconvincing past testimony from defense accounting experts and questioned its credibility.

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Trump refused to testify, citing a limited gag order, claiming it violated his constitutional rights.

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Trump's lawyers accused the state of withholding witnesses, sparking controversy over the state's rebuttal of witnesses.

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Trump canceled his testimony, citing experts, disclaimers and the judge's alleged bias.

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Accounting expert Eli Bartov will resume testimony after Trump's statement and face a longer-than-expected direct hearing.

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