directed verdict

Trump’s latest motion for a directed verdict came after his defense team concluded their case.

Trump lawyer Christopher Kise said the defense plans to send Engoron paperwork by the end of the week fully detailing arguments for a directed verdict.

Last week, according to The Daily Beast, the former president's defense asked the judge for a "directed verdict," which is essentially an outright victory that brings the case to a close.

The trial is proceeding after Engoron rebuffed the defense’s request last week to end it early through what’s known as a directed verdict.

The defense says Ms. James failed to prove her claims, so the Trump team asked Judge Arthur Engoron for a directed verdict in his favor.