Former President Donald Trump’s bond has been reduced to $175 million in his civil fraud trial.
Read MoreBond in Trump’s Civil Fraud Case Reduced to $175 Million from $464 Million
Tag: Letitia James
New York AG Letitia James Takes First Step Toward Seizing Trump’s Assets
Democratic New York Attorney General Letitia James recently took the first step towards seizing former President Donald Trump’s assets, public records show.
James filed judgements against Trump, his sons and the Trump Organization on March 6 with the clerk’s office in Westchester County, where Trump owns a golf resort and private estate called Seven Springs, according to Bloomberg News. Judge Arthur Engoron issued a judgement in February finding that Trump must pay $454 million in James’ lawsuit, which alleged he perpetuated financial fraud by overestimating the value of his assets to obtain loans.
Read MoreJudge Rejects Trump Bid to Pause Payment of $454 Million Fraud Penalty amid Appeal
A New York judge on Wednesday rejected former President Donald Trump’s bid to pause enforcement of a $454 million civil fraud penalty from state Attorney General Letitia James’s prosecution while he appeals the decision.
Read MoreJury Finds NRA, LaPierre Liable for Misspending Millions
A New York jury on Friday held the National Rifle Association and ex-CEO Wayne LaPierre liable in a suit over lavish spending, brought by New York Attorney General Letitia James.
Read MoreCommentary: Blue Laws for Red Citizens
One state prosecutor and one civilian plaintiff have already won huge fines and damages from Donald Trump that may, with legal costs, exceed $500 million.
Trump awaits further civil and criminal liability in three other federal, state, and local indictments.
Read MoreTrump Attorneys Seek Enforcement Delay for $355 Million Fraud Verdict
Former President Donald Trump’s legal team has sought a 30-day extension to pay the $355 million in penalties that New York Judge Arthur Engoron imposed in New York Democratic Attorney General Letitia James’s civil fraud case against him.
Read MoreNY AG James Will Move to Seize Trump’s Assets If He Does Not Pay $355 Million Fraud Fine
New York Attorney General Letitia James on Tuesday indicated that she would ask the court to seize former President Donald Trump’s assets, including his real estate properties, if he does not pay the roughly $355 million a judge fined him in her civil fraud case.
Read MoreJudge Orders Trump to Pay More than $350 Million in Civil Fraud Case
Judge Arthur Engoron ordered former President Donald Trump to pay roughly $355 million as part of a civil fraud case brought by New York Attorney General Letitia James, CNN reported.
Read MoreTrump PACs Spent More than $50 Million on Legal Bills Last Year
Former President Donald Trump’s political actions committees paid more than $50 million in legal bills last year, according to his latest campaign finance disclosures.
Trump faces two federal criminal trials, two state criminal trials and multiple civil trials ahead of the 2024 election, which may force his legal costs to be even higher this year. Trump has said he is not liable nor responsible for any wrongdoing. Although most of Trump’s trials lay ahead, he did go to court several times in 2023 to enter pleadings, among other things.
Read MoreCommentary: Biden ‘Saves’ Democracy by Destroying It
When faced with the possible return of President Donald Trump, the current agenda of the Democratic Party is summed up simply as “We had to destroy democracy to save it.”
The effort shares a common theme: any means necessary are justified to prevent the people from choosing their own president, given the fear that a majority might vote to elect Donald Trump.
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