The judge who presided over former President Donald Trump's civil fraud trial in New York City received an envelope containing white powder. This occurrence triggered an immediate emergency response from police and fire officials, Law enforcement sources informed ABC News on Feb 28.

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Justice Arthur Engoron, who had imposed a nearly half-billion dollar judgment against Trump, was the intended recipient of the envelope.&nbsp;

Two court officers were exposed to the substance, but sources indicate it is not believed to be harmful.

The incident occurred in the operations office of the downtown Manhattan courthouse. Although multiple threats, including a bomb threat at his Long Island residence on the day of closing arguments, were directed at Engoron during and after Trump's civil fraud trial, sources reassured that the judge himself was never in danger.

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Engoron had previously implemented a limited gag order on Trump's statements during the civil fraud trial to safeguard court staff.

As legal proceedings against Trump continue, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg is seeking a similar gag order for the upcoming criminal trial, scheduled to commence next month at a courthouse located two blocks away.

Meanwhile, in his most prominent case last week, Engoron prohibited Trump from conducting business in New York for a duration of three years.&nbsp;

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Additionally, the former president was instructed to compensate $355 million in damages. This legal action stemmed from a lawsuit filed by Democratic New York Attorney General Letitia James, accusing Trump of inflating his assets and engaging in fraudulent activities.

In a comprehensive 92-page judgment, Engoron determined that Trump and the defendants bore responsibility for "persistent and repeated fraud", "falsifying business records", "issuing false financial statements", "conspiracy to falsify false financial statements", "insurance fraud", and "conspiracy to commit insurance fraud".

Within the ruling, Engoron also took the opportunity to critique Trump's conduct during the trial, highlighting that the former president "rarely responded to the questions asked" and frequently indulged in lengthy, irrelevant speeches that extended beyond the trial's scope.

(With inputs from agencies)

The judge who presided over former President Donald Trump's civil fraud trial in New York City received an envelope containing white powder. This occurrence triggered an immediate emergency response from police and fire officials, Law enforcement sources informed ABC News on Feb 28.

The judge who presided over former President Donald Trump's civil fraud trial in New York City received an envelope containing white powder. This occurrence triggered an immediate emergency response from police and fire officials, Law enforcement sources informed ABC News on Feb 28. Also read: New York fraud case: Trump ordered to pay nearly $355 mn Justice Arthur Engoron, who had imposed a nearly half-billion dollar judgment against Trump, was the intended recipient of the envelope. Two court officers were exposed to the substance, but sources indicate it is not believed to be harmful. The incident occurred in the operations office of the downtown Manhattan courthouse. Although multiple threats, including a bomb threat at his Long Island residence on the day of closing arguments, were directed at Engoron during and after Trump's civil fraud trial, sources reassured that the judge himself was never in danger. Also read: New York court re-imposes gag order on Donald Trump Engoron had previously implemented a limited gag order on Trump's statements during the civil fraud trial to safeguard court staff. As legal proceedings against Trump continue, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg is seeking a similar gag order for the upcoming criminal trial, scheduled to commence next month at a courthouse located two blocks away. Meanwhile, in his most prominent case last week, Engoron prohibited Trump from conducting business in New York for a duration of three years. Also read: US court refuses to delay Donald Trump's civil fraud trial Additionally, the former president was instructed to compensate $355 million in damages. This legal action stemmed from a lawsuit filed by Democratic New York Attorney General Letitia James, accusing Trump of inflating his assets and engaging in fraudulent activities. In a comprehensive 92-page judgment, Engoron determined that Trump and the defendants bore responsibility for "persistent and repeated fraud", "falsifying business records", "issuing false financial statements", "conspiracy to falsify false financial statements", "insurance fraud", and "conspiracy to commit insurance fraud". Within the ruling, Engoron also took the opportunity to critique Trump's conduct during the trial, highlighting that the former president "rarely responded to the questions asked" and frequently indulged in lengthy, irrelevant speeches that extended beyond the trial's scope. (With inputs from agencies)

Judge overseeing Trump fraud trial receives envelope with suspicious white powder: Sources

Emergency crews were deployed on Monday (Feb 26) after an envelope containing an unidentified white powder and a death threat was sent to the Florida residence of Donald Trump Jr, the eldest son of former US President and frontrunner for Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump.&nbsp;

The incident unfolded as Trump Jr&nbsp;opened the letter in his home office following which the hazmat-clad emergency responders were deployed.

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Sources cited by the Associated Press indicate that preliminary tests on the substance were not conclusive, with authorities saying that they do not believe it to be deadly.&nbsp;

The Jupiter police said that the investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office. The latter is reported to be coordinating with the Secret Service on the case. The specific details about the evolving nature of the case have not been provided.

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Donald Trump Jr&nbsp;plays a prominent role as one of his father’s key campaign surrogates and frequently participates in events and interviews on behalf of the GOP front-runner.&nbsp;

This marks the second occasion that a letter containing white powder and a threat has been sent to him. A similar incident occurred in 2018 when Trump was still the US president.

During that prior incident, Trump Jr.'s then-wife, Vanessa, was taken to a New York City hospital after opening an envelope addressed to her husband. Subsequent investigations revealed that the white powder was not hazardous.

In a separate incident in March 2016, a threatening letter with harmless white powder was sent to the Manhattan apartment of Donald Trump Jr's brother, Eric. Furthermore, in 2016, Trump Tower, which served as the former president's campaign headquarters, received envelopes containing white powder in two separate incidents.

These incidents are stark reflections of the heightened security concerns following the anthrax attacks in 2001 when letters containing deadly anthrax were mailed to news organisations and the offices of US senators, which left five people dead.

(With inputs from agencies)

Emergency crews were deployed on Monday (Feb 26) after an envelope containing an unidentified white powder and a death threat was sent to the Florida residence of Donald Trump Jr, the eldest son of former US President and frontrunner for Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump.

Emergency crews were deployed on Monday (Feb 26) after an envelope containing an unidentified white powder and a death threat was sent to the Florida residence of Donald Trump Jr, the eldest son of former US President and frontrunner for Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump. The incident unfolded as Trump Jr opened the letter in his home office following which the hazmat-clad emergency responders were deployed. Also read | Trump's daughter-in-law taken to hospital after 'suspicious' white powder in mail Sources cited by the Associated Press indicate that preliminary tests on the substance were not conclusive, with authorities saying that they do not believe it to be deadly. The Jupiter police said that the investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office. The latter is reported to be coordinating with the Secret Service on the case. The specific details about the evolving nature of the case have not been provided. Also watch | 'Cocaine' discovered in White House by Secret Service agents, evacuations follow | Details × Donald Trump Jr plays a prominent role as one of his father’s key campaign surrogates and frequently participates in events and interviews on behalf of the GOP front-runner. This marks the second occasion that a letter containing white powder and a threat has been sent to him. A similar incident occurred in 2018 when Trump was still the US president. During that prior incident, Trump Jr.'s then-wife, Vanessa, was taken to a New York City hospital after opening an envelope addressed to her husband. Subsequent investigations revealed that the white powder was not hazardous. In a separate incident in March 2016, a threatening letter with harmless white powder was sent to the Manhattan apartment of Donald Trump Jr's brother, Eric. Furthermore, in 2016, Trump Tower, which served as the former president's campaign headquarters, received envelopes containing white powder in two separate incidents. These incidents are stark reflections of the heightened security concerns following the anthrax attacks in 2001 when letters containing deadly anthrax were mailed to news organisations and the offices of US senators, which left five people dead. (With inputs from agencies)

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Judge overseeing Trump fraud trial receives envelope with suspicious white powder: Sources

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