On Wednesday, a letter containing white powder was dispatched to the Manhattan chambers of Judge Arthur Engoron, presiding over Donald Trump’s $464 million civil fraud judgment.
This incident coincided with the submission of a 1,800-page motion by Trump’s attorneys seeking a stay on the ruling, as reported by a source familiar with the investigation.
Judge Arthur Engoron’s incoming mail undergoes daily pre-screening, ensuring he did not come into direct contact with the letter.
The source reveals that the envelope, a standard business size, was addressed to him at 60 Centre Street.
Although two court staffers were exposed to the powder, they did not exhibit immediate signs of harm. The envelope also contained a letter addressed to the judge.
Despite the incident, the building did not require evacuation, and authorities determined the powder to be safe, NBC 4 reported.
In a separate development, the New York State Police are investigating another envelope containing white powder, sent to 1 Empire State Plaza in Albany, where New York Attorney General Letitia James maintains an office.
While the State Police did not confirm if the envelope was directed to James, two senior law enforcement officials asserted that her office did receive a letter.
The AG’s office acknowledged receipt of a letter containing white powder on Tuesday but did not disclose the recipient.
As of now, no individuals exposed to the substance have reported symptoms, and the New York State Police have sent the material to a lab for testing.
Written by B.C. Begley
