That followed attacks by Trump on the judges law clerk.

Engoron eventually fined Trump $15,000 for violating the order, and extended its reach to his attorneys.

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Trump has denied the charges, but Engoron already has found liable for fraud.

The bench trial itself largely is to determine damages.

But the judges narrowed the scope of the order imposed by Judge Tanya Chutkan.

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