Discovery has long since closed. Since the burden of proof is only a preponderance of evidence, it is foolish not to present a defense and even more foolish for the defendant not to be present.
It's a New York court. He was done when the case was filed.
I agree with you.
Trump’s track record on picking good attorneys sucks!
The article says Trump’s team is not putting up a defense, but only mentions that Trump’s expert will not appear due to health issues and that Trump won’t appear. Why would they not introduce the expert’s video deposition testimony if he can’t appear in court? I don’t know what NY law is, but surely they can enter the expert’s video deposition. Otherwise, you can’t just get another expert in the middle of court or after discovery has ended. And Trump appearing at trial would give this sham credence. If the jury does find in favor of the plaintiff, it definitely sounds like a winnable case for Trump on appeal. Isn’t the case a defamation case? Even if she got the jury to believe he raped her, she has to prove she was fired because Trump simply denied it.... in NY. I know, it’s a NY jury, but it’s definitely winnable on appeal.