Trump civil fraud trial testimony concludes, verdict expected in early 2024

Former U.S. president Donald Trump listens as defense lawyer Christopher Kise speaks during the Trump Organization civil fraud trial in New York State Supreme Court in the Manhattan borough of New York City, U.S., December 7, 2023 in this courtroom sketch. REUTERS/Jane Rosenberg/ File Photo

(Reuters) -Testimony concluded on Wednesday in Donald Trump's civil fraud trial in New York, where the former U.S. president is accused of lying about his net worth to dupe lenders.

The lawsuit by the New York attorney general seeks to fine Trump at least $250 million and sharply curtail his ability to do business in New York, home to several of his iconic properties.