Verdict expected in fraud trial which could see Trump fined millions of dollars

A verdict is expected in Donald Trump’s New York civil fraud trial (Shannon Stapleton/Pool Photo via AP, File)

A verdict is expected on Friday in Donald Trump’s New York civil fraud trial, adding to a consequential week on the former president’s legal calendar.

Mr Trump could be hit with millions of dollars in penalties and other sanctions in the decision by Judge Arthur Engoron, who has already ruled that the former president inflated his wealth on financial statements that were given to banks, insurers and others to make deals and secure loans.