Expected verdict in Trump's civil fraud trial just hit a snag: report

The verdict in the $370 million fraud trial that could determine if Donald Trump can legally do business in the Empire State won't be coming until early to mid-February, a New York State court spokesperson told The Guardian.

A verdict was expected to be offered by Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Arthur Engoron by January 31.

On Jan. 11 as closing arguments culminated, he said, “I will do my best" to meet that deadline.

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Back in September, Engoron ruled that Trump and his eponymous corporation the Trump Organization were guilty of rampant fraud in a case brought by New York Attorney General Letitia James.

In his order, Engoron decided that Trump and his company duped banks, insurers, and other lenders by overhyping his assets and net worth to secure cushy deals and loans.

The consequences involved Trump's business licenses being rescinded and a court administrator assigned to keep tabs on the organization's operations.