Summary

  • Donald Trump has testified in a New York court as he battles a civil fraud trial that threatens his real estate empire

  • He repeatedly clashed with the judge, who asked Trump's lawyers to 'control your client' during a series of heated exchanges

  • The former president is accused of massively inflating the value of properties by over $2bn (£1.65bn) in order to secure favourable loans

  • Losing the trial could result in a $250m fine, a ban on Trump doing business in his home state, and losing control of iconic properties like Trump Tower

  • The judge has already ruled that Trump significantly inflated the value of his properties

  • Trump and his adult sons have denied accusations they falsified business records and committed insurance fraud, among other claims

Live Reporting

Edited by Brandon Livesay

  1. Trump to testify in case that threatens his business empire

    Jessica Murphy
    BBC News

    Former President Donald Trump has been a regular spectator in the New York courtroom where his $250m fraud trial is playing out.

    Today, he’ll be playing a starring role as he testifies in the civil trial that he has described as a political witch hunt.

    He has also accused prosecutors of trying to impose a “corporate death penalty” on the Trump family.

    His testimony will follow those of two of his sons - Donald Trump Jr and Eric Trump - who took the stand late last week.

    We will be bringing you all the details as they play out both inside and outside the court.

    Follow here for despatches and analysis from our reporters in New York.

    Kayla Epstein, Madeline Halpert, Chloe Kim, Sarah Smith, Gary O'Donoghue and Nada Tawfik are all on the ground to help with our live coverage.