Trump’s bid to block release of his tax returns rejected by federal judge
by Associated Press from on (#574V5)
Move clears way for Manhattan's district attorney, Cyrus Vance Jr, to get president's tax returns
A federal judge on Thursday cleared the way for Manhattan's top prosecutor to get Donald Trump's tax returns, rejecting a last-ditch attempt by his lawyers to block a subpoena issued to his accounting firm.
US district judge Victor Marrero's ruling echoes his prior decision in the case, which was upheld by the US supreme court last month. The high court returned the case to Marrero so Trump's lawyers could get another chance to challenge the subpoena issued by the Manhattan district attorney, Cyrus Vance Jr.
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