Donald Trump and Letitia James.
Donald Trump, left, and New York Attorney General Letitia James, right.
  • A judge denied Trump's request for a six-month delay for his October 2 fraud trial in New York. 
  • State Attorney General Letitia James sued Trump, his family, and his business in September.
  • Her lawsuit seeks to bar the Manhattan-based Trump Organization from doing business in New York.

Donald Trump on Tuesday lost his longshot bid for a six-month delay to an October 2 fraud trial in which New York Attorney General Letitia James is seeking to drive the former president, his family, and his business out of her state.