Donald Trump expected to attend civil fraud trial opening

Former US President Donald Trump is expected to appear in a New York court on Monday at the opening of a civil fraud trial which leaves his business empire in jeopardy.

Mr Trump, his two adult sons, and the Trump Organization, are accused of inflating the value of their properties by more than $2bn (£1.65bn).

Last week, a New York judge ruled Mr Trump was liable for business fraud.

Mr Trump's legal team had tried and failed to delay the case.

Last Tuesday, Judge Arthur Engoron ruled that Mr Trump...