Donald Trump civil trial: Fraud was central to Trump Organization, lawyers tell New York trial - BBC News
The state of New York wants to fine the former president $370m and bar him from doing business there.
We're closing our live coverage now. It's been a busy day - and a long day for our reporters in New York City who queued up before dawn to get a guaranteed spot inside the courtroom.

We heard from Trump's lawyers first, who repeated their main arguments - that the case was politically motivated and that Mr Trump's real estate valuations did not cause any harm to banks or anyone else.

In a surprise twist, Trump then got a few minutes to speak. We didn't think that was going to happen. The judge previously said he wouldn't give the former president time, as he had not agreed to stick to certain guidelines.

But Trump's lawyers asked for a a few moments at the end of their closing, and Trump was given the opportunity.

"We have a situation where I'm an innocent man," he said. "I've been persecuted by someone running for office."

What the prosecution said:

The state of New York said fraud was "central to the operations of the Trump Organization" - and sought to show how Trump's associates willingly faked numbers and exaggerated the square footage of buildings.

It says the company was strapped for cash, trying to suggest Trump had a motive to inflate his net worth.

The prosecution was methodical in its approach, outlining all the individuals involved and going property by property to paint a broad picture of fraud and conspiracy.

They claim that Donald Trump and the other defendants "acted in concert" to commit fraud.

You can read our full write through of today's events here.