It looks the former First Daughter may be forced to take the stand.
New York attorney general Letitia James is suing Donald Trump and the Trump Organization for $250 million, alleging an array of fraudulent business practices. Justice Arthur Engoron, who has been overseeing the trial, has already found Trump and his two dunderhead sons, Don Jr. and Eric, liable for fraud.
Now, he’s reviewing evidence and hearing testimony from witnesses to determine the exact scope of the crimes committed and what the appropriate punishment should be.
Initially, Ivanka was listed as a defendant alongside her dad and brothers, but was able to convince an appeals court last summer to let her off the hook.
That’s when James added her name to the witness list instead.
Last week, Ivanka filed papers with the New York Supreme Court arguing she didn’t have to testify, because her subpoenas had not been properly served.
But James doesn’t want to let Ms. Kushner Trump escape on an alleged technicality. She submitted her own filing in response, explaining why Ivanka should appear.