A judge ruled Wednesday that Eric Trump must testify in response to a subpoena from the New York attorney general’s office as part of an investigation into whether the Trump organization improperly valued real estate assets in statements. Eric Trump, the president’s middle son and a top executive at the organization, has until Oct. 7 — less than a month before the general election — to testify, Judge Arthur Engoron ruled after a hearing in Manhattan Supreme Court. The Trump Organization, an umbrella group for the president’s financial holdings, hit back at James’ request, questioning the timing and argued that the probe is politically motivated. RNC SPEAKERS: WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT ERIC TRUMP“Justice and the rule of law prevailed today,” James said in a statement. “Eric Trump will no longer be able to delay his interview and will be sitting down with investigators in my office no later than October 7.

Source: Fox News September 23, 2020 21:45 UTC