The article discusses President Donald Trump’s ongoing civil fraud appeal, emphasizing delays that critics attribute to political motivations. Gov. Kathy Hochul's administration denies charges of judicial abuse related to the case. The article reveals that the trial led by Attorney General Tish James involved dubious legal maneuvers, ultimately resulting in a staggering penalty against Trump despite evidence that no financial harm occurred to any party involved. Judges have expressed concerns about the legitimacy of the case and the harsh penalties imposed, suggesting that the foundations of the ruling should be reconsidered.
Justice Peter Moulton highlighted the troubling nature of the immense penalty in Trump’s civil fraud case, stating that all parties involved in the transactions left satisfied.
Justice David Friedman noted that no losses incurred by anyone involved in the case suggest that the application of consumer-protection statutes to sophisticated institutions like massive banks may not be appropriate.
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