Alina Habba is a New Jersey-based lawyer who has represented Donald Trump in a number of high-profile cases, including his ongoing fraud trial in New York. She is known for her aggressive style and her close relationship with Trump.
Biography
Habba was born and raised in New Jersey. She graduated from Rutgers University School of Law and began her legal career as a prosecutor. She later went on to open her own private practice, where she specialized in criminal defense and family law.
Habba first came to public attention in 2016, when she represented Siggy Flicker, a star of the reality TV show “Real Housewives of New Jersey.” She has since represented a number of other high-profile clients, including Trump.
Cases
New York fraud trial
The New York fraud trial is a civil case brought by New York Attorney General Letitia James against Donald Trump, his three eldest children, and the Trump Organization. James alleges that Trump and his company engaged in a decade-long scheme to inflate the value of their assets in order to obtain more favorable loan terms and insurance rates.
Habba is one of Trump’s lead lawyers in the case. She has argued that the allegations against Trump are politically motivated and that there is no evidence that he or his company committed any wrongdoing. The trial is ongoing and is expected to last for several months.
Defamation lawsuits
Habba has also represented Trump in a number of defamation lawsuits. In 2022, she filed a $100 million lawsuit against The New York Times and three of its reporters over a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigation into Trump’s finances. The Times article alleged that Trump had engaged in a variety of fraudulent and unethical business practices.
Habba has also filed defamation lawsuits against other media outlets, including CNN, MSNBC, and The Washington Post. She has argued that these outlets have published false and defamatory stories about Trump in order to damage his reputation.
January 6 investigation
Habba is also representing Trump in the January 6 investigation, which is being conducted by a House select committee. The committee is investigating the attack on the US Capitol on January 6, 2021, and Trump’s role in inciting the violence.
Habba has argued that the January 6 investigation is a politically motivated witch hunt and that Trump did nothing wrong on January 6th. She has also accused the committee of violating Trump’s constitutional rights.
Habba is a controversial figure, but she is also a skilled lawyer who has represented Donald Trump in some of the most important cases of his life. She is likely to remain in the spotlight for the foreseeable future.
Press coverage
Habba has been the subject of significant press coverage in recent months, due to her role in representing Trump in several high-profile cases. She has been praised by some for her aggressive style and her dedication to her clients. However, she has also been criticized by others for her close relationship with Trump and for her willingness to represent him in controversial cases.
Here are some examples of press coverage of Habba in recent months:
- The New York Times: “Alina Habba, the Lawyer Who Is Trump’s Last Line of Defense” (October 2, 2023)
- The Washington Post: “Alina Habba, Trump’s Lawyer, Is a Force to Be Reckoned With” (September 15, 2023)
- Politico: “Alina Habba: The Lawyer Who Isn’t Afraid of Trump” (August 10, 2023)
- CNN: “Alina Habba: Trump’s Lawyer in the Spotlight” (July 20, 2023)
- Fox News: “Alina Habba: Trump’s Fiery Lawyer” (June 15, 2023)
Habba is a controversial figure, but she is also a rising star in the legal world. She is likely to remain in the spotlight for the foreseeable future, as she continues to represent Trump in some of the most important cases of his life.