Coverage dated December 12, 2023 to December 13, 2023

Fire at the courthouse hosting Trump's civil fraud trial prompts evacuation

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The incident took place just hours after trial testimony ended in the monthslong case. Judge Arthur Engoron, who is presiding over the trial, was among those evacuated.

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Insider
Trump fraud trial judge evacuated from Manhattan courthouse soon after testimony ends (opens Insider)
Published Dec 12, 2023
Insider's feed description
A man set off at least one fire extinguisher in the courthouse, prompting an evacuation, just hours after testimony in the civil fraud trial against Donald Trump wrapped up on Wednesday afternoon.
Fox News
New York courthouse evacuated due to arson following Trump case testimony (opens Fox News)
Published Dec 13, 2023
Fox News's feed description
The courthouse in New York City where former President Donald Trump's civil business fraud trial is ongoing was evacuated after a man set papers on fire on Wednesday.
Washington Examiner
Trump trial: Man starts fire at courthouse in New York by torching documents (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Dec 13, 2023
Washington Examiner's feed description
The courthouse in New York City being used for former President Donald Trump's $250 million fraud case was evacuated for a short time on Wednesday after a person set papers on fire and quickly extinguished them.
NBC News
Fire at the courthouse hosting Trump's civil fraud trial prompts evacuation (opens NBC News)
Published Dec 13, 2023
NBC News's feed description
The incident took place just hours after trial testimony ended in the monthslong case. Judge Arthur Engoron, who is presiding over the trial, was among those evacuated.
Salon
Trump fraud trial judge evacuated from courthouse after testimony concludes (opens Salon)
Published Dec 13, 2023
Salon's feed description
A man was arrested for starting a fire at the Manhattan courthouse but his motive is unclear.
Washington Times
Man arrested for setting fire to court papers inside N.Y. courthouse hosting Trump civil trial (opens Washington Times)
Published Dec 13, 2023
Washington Times's feed description
A man was arrested Wednesday for setting fire to papers inside the New York City courthouse where former President Donald Trump’s civil business fraud trial has been taking place, leading to a brief evacuation of the building.