Trump lawyers ask for a mistrial in $250 million fraud case, accuses law clerk of 'co-judging'

• Trump's lawyers asked for a mistrial in their civil fraud trial in New York.
• They took aim at the judge's top law clerk, who they characterize as a Democratic operative.
• Engoron has said he has free reign to consult with his court staff.

Lawyers for Donald Trump and his family have asked for a mistrial in the New York Attorney General's $250 million fraud trial, claiming they've been unfairly treated by the judge and his law clerk, who they characterize as a partisan operative pulling the strings in the courtroom.