A New York appeals court threw out a $464 million penalty against President Donald Trump, finding the fine excessive. The court upheld other punishments in the civil fraud case against Trump and his company. The decision removes the requirement for Trump to pay the nearly $400 million fine. The ruling comes amid multiple legal challenges that Trump has faced since beginning his first presidential campaign in 2015. The court characterized the half-billion-dollar penalty as excessive while maintaining other civil penalties. The development was reported as breaking news with additional updates expected.
August 21, 2025 A New York appeals court has ruled that US President Donald Trump will not be required to pay a $464 million (nearly 400 million) fine but it upheld other punishments in the civil fraud case. Trump has faced multiple legal challenges since starting his first presidential campaign in 2015Image: Jeenah Moon/REUTERS A New York appeals court Thursday threw out the half-billion-dollar penalty in the civil fraud case against President Trump and his company, ruling that the fine was "excessive."
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