Judge Arthur Engoron, who recently ordered Trump to pay over $350 million in a financial misconduct case, faces renewed scrutiny over a 2002 allegation.
Then presiding over a civil case, Engoron was dating the secretary of the opposing counsel without disclosure.
The defense attorney argued this undisclosed relationship could have improperly influenced pre-trial rulings against his client.
While not leading to immediate sanctions, the allegations from 20 years ago resurfaced due to Engoron’s high-profile role in legal matters involving Trump.
As a judge seen as decisive on politically charged issues, Engoron’s relationship with the other side’s secretary during an active case represents a potential conflict of interest.
His rulings against Trump’s attempts to limit or dismiss investigations have drawn criticism of being politically motivated.
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