Woman Attempts to Approach Former President Trump During Civil Fraud Trial in NYC, Promptly Taken Into Custody

A woman was taken into custody Wednesday after attempting to approach former President Donald Trump during his civil fraud trial in New York City. The woman, who was not identified, told a court officer that she wanted to speak to Mr. Trump and that she was there to support him. The officer instructed her to sit back down in the audience, which she complied with.

The trial is part of a $250 million civil action brought against the former president by the New York Attorney General. During the trial, attorney Lazaro Fields was questioning Doug Larson, a real estate executive and appraiser, about his surprise at being cited in Trump Organization datasets as having advised the company on valuation methods.

Trump has already been found liable for fraud, but the trial is continuing on several other accusations, including falsification of business records and conspiracy. The state is demanding $250 million and severe restrictions on the Trump businesses.

Throughout the trial, Trump appeared frustrated, shaking his head and throwing his hands in the air. It is unclear what the woman wanted to speak to him about, but her attempt to approach him was quickly thwarted by court officers. The woman was taken into custody and it is unknown if she will face any charges.