The ruling that Ivanka Trump must testify in a business fraud case against her father and brothers highlights the ongoing legal troubles surrounding the Trump Organization and raises questions about the family’s involvement in fraudulent activities.

In a recent development, a New York judge has ruled that Ivanka Trump, daughter of former President Donald Trump, must testify in a business fraud case against her father and brothers. This ruling comes after Ivanka sought not to take the stand, arguing that she had moved out of the city and had stepped away from the Trump Organization. However, Judge Arthur Engoron determined that she still maintains ties to Trump businesses and real estate in New York.

The case revolves around allegations that Donald Trump inflated the value of his properties to secure favorable loans. The trial also focuses on six other claims, including falsification of business records, insurance fraud, and conspiracy. While the defendants deny these allegations, prosecutors argue that Ivanka Trump has important information to share about the case.

Judge Engoron’s ruling in favor of the prosecutors emphasizes Ivanka’s continued involvement in Trump businesses in New York. He cited documents showing that she still has ownership or management ties to some businesses and owns Manhattan apartments. Despite her lawyers’ argument that she had no legal basis to testify, as she stepped down from the Trump Organization in 2017 and moved to Florida, state lawyers assert that she played a key role in the events under examination.

It is worth noting that earlier this year, Ivanka Trump was dismissed as a defendant in the civil fraud case by a New York appeals court due to the state’s statute of limitations. However, the ruling now requires her testimony, which could potentially provide crucial insights into the alleged fraudulent activities of the Trump Organization.

This legal battle, brought against the former president by New York Attorney General Letitia James, a Democrat, seeks $250 million in penalties and severe restrictions for Trump’s businesses. Donald Trump, the front-runner for the Republican nomination in the 2024 election, has dismissed the case as politically motivated and a “sham.” It is expected that he and his sons will also testify in the case at some point.

This development sheds light on the ongoing legal challenges faced by the Trump Organization and raises questions about the family’s involvement in fraudulent practices. As the case proceeds, it remains to be seen how Ivanka Trump’s testimony will impact the outcome and what further revelations may emerge regarding the alleged business fraud.