Who is Arthur Engoron? Judge weighing future of Donald Trump empire is Ivy League-educated ex-cabbie

By MICHAEL R. SISAK
Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) — The judge deciding the future of former President Donald Trump’s real estate empire has driven a taxi cab, played in a band and protested the Vietnam War. He’s resolved hundreds of disputes, deciding everything from zoning and free speech issues to a custody fight over a dog named “Stevie.” Now, Judge Arthur Engoron is dealing with his biggest case yet. Last week, Engoron ruled that Trump committed years of fraud by exaggerating his wealth and the value of assets on financial statements to get loans and make deals. Starting Monday, Engoron will preside over a non-jury trial in Manhattan to resolve remaining claims in New York Attorney General Letitia James’ lawsuit against Trump, his company and top executives.