Former President Donald Trump Attends Start Of Civil Fraud Trial In New York City

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 02: Former U.S. President Donald Trump (C) appears in the courtroom with his lawyers for the start of his civil fraud trial at New York State Supreme Court on October 02, 2023 in New York City. Former President Trump may be forced to sell off his properties after Justice Arthur Engoron canceled his business certificates and ruled that he committed fraud for years while building his real estate empire after being sued by Attorney General Letitia James, who is seeking $250 million in damages. The trial will determine how much he and his companies will be penalized for the fraud. (Photo by Brendan McDermid-Pool/Getty Images)