In a dramatic turn of events Thursday during the closing arguments of his New York civil fraud trial, former PresidentDonald Trump declared his innocence. Addressing the court, Trump challenged the allegations of fraud brought against him by New York Attorney General Letitia James, labeling the lawsuit as a personal attack. Trump’s unexpected remarks came after his lawyer, Chris Kise, requested Judge Arthur Engoron to allow the former president a few minutes to speak, NBC News reports. Engoron, who will soon deliver a verdict that could have significant financial implications for Trump, includ…