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The Hill
1 month ago
Law

The judges who threw Trump a lifeline are the kind of people he usually loves to hate

The New York State Supreme Court reduced Trump's bond in a civil fraud case from $454M to $175M, granting him an extension for payment and suspending restrictions on serving as a business officer.
It is rare for courts to allow individuals to post bonds in place of immediate payment for fines during pending appeals, as seen in Trump's case. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

Trump posts $175m bond in civil fraud case and averts asset seizures

Trump posted a $175m bond to avoid asset seizures in a civil fraud case.
Appeals court reduced the bond from $454m to $175m, pending further appeal hearing. [ more ]
American Military News
2 months ago
NYC politics

Video: Truckers boycott NYC after court rules against Trump

Truck drivers boycott NYC over Trump fine
Truckers support Trump in civil fraud case [ more ]
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www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
New York City

New York Attorney General Questions Trump's $175 Million Bond Deal

Attorney general questions $175 million bond in Trump's civil fraud case.
Trump was required to obtain the bond while appealing a $454 million judgment, but only posted a smaller bond of $175 million. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
New York City

Trump's Options Dwindle as $454 Million Judgment Bears Down on Him

Trump faces $454 million judgment deadline
He must find a company to post a bond to cover the judgment. [ more ]
www.npr.org
1 month ago
Law

Here's what happens if Trump can't pay his $454 million bond

Former President Trump needs $454 million bond in civil fraud case
New York Attorney General prepared to seize Trump's assets [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
New York City

Donald J. Trump Is Racing Against Time to Find a Half-Billion Dollar Bond

Donald J. Trump faces a $454 million judgment and must secure a bond to prevent immediate collection by the attorney general.
Failure to secure the bond by March 25 could result in potential seizure of Trump's properties such as Trump Tower or 40 Wall Street. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
New York City

Judge in Trump's Civil Fraud Case Asks Whether a Key Witness Lied

The judge overseeing Trump's civil fraud case questions the truthfulness of key witness Allen Weisselberg
Weisselberg is reportedly negotiating a potential agreement with the Manhattan district attorney's office to plead guilty to perjury [ more ]
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www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
New York City

Trump Spurned by 30 Companies as He Seeks Bond in $454 Million Judgment

Donald Trump unable to secure $500 million bond in civil fraud case, requests pause or reduced bond amount.
Trump faces financial crisis if court does not intervene in $454 million judgment. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
New York City

Trump Ordered to Pay Over $350 Million and Barred From New York Business

A New York judge has found Donald J. Trump liable for conspiring to manipulate his net worth and has ordered him to pay a penalty of over $350 million.
The judge imposed a three-year ban preventing Trump from serving in top roles at any New York company, including his own, and applied the same punishment to his adult sons for two years. [ more ]
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New York Post
5 months ago
Law

Trump wants to take gag order fight to NY's highest court, will be at civil fraud trial this week

Donald Trump seeks to take his fight over the gag order in his civil fraud case to New York's highest court.
Trump plans to attend the trial in Manhattan later this week. [ more ]
Above the Law
5 months ago
Law

Trump Lawyers Pissed To Discover That Their Failure To Plan Is Not The Court's Emergency

Donald Trump lost his bid to lift the gag order in his New York civil fraud case.
Trump's lawyers made repeated frivolous arguments that angered the court. [ more ]
english.elpais.com
5 months ago
Law

Trump's lawyers want a mistrial in his New York civil fraud case. They claim the judge is biased

Donald Trump's lawyers have requested a mistrial in the civil fraud case against him, accusing the judge of bias.
The defense claims that the judge's rulings and the role of his chief law clerk have compromised Trump's right to a fair trial.
The judge has given the prosecution until Thursday to respond before making a decision on the mistrial request. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
5 months ago
Law

Trump Lawyers Call for Mistrial in Civil Fraud Case, Attacking Judge

Lawyers for Trump are calling for a mistrial in the civil fraud case against him, claiming political bias from the judge and his law clerk.
Trump's lawyers argue that the gag orders placed on him and his legal team are unconstitutional.
The filing will likely be rejected by the judge, but Trump's lawyers are expected to appeal. [ more ]
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Above the Law
1 month ago
Law

The Trump Asset That Must Be Seized First Is...

Mar-a-Lago is the asset readers feel Trump would most hate to lose. [ more ]
Above the Law
1 month ago
Law

Nobody Wants To Let Trump Hold Half A Billion Dollars To Bond Out Of Civil Fraud Judgment

Trump struggles to secure $550 million collateral for fraud case judgment
Legal filing criticized for mixing chutzpah and excessive documentation [ more ]
ABA Journal
3 months ago
Law

Ex-NRA CEO didn't consult GCs office about key legal decisions, general counsel testifies

Former NRA CEO Wayne LaPierre did not consult the general counsel before filing a lawsuit against its ad agency and seeking bankruptcy protection.
The general counsel testified that he was not consulted about these decisions, which ultimately ended poorly for the NRA. [ more ]
Above the Law
5 months ago
Law

Judge Denies Mistrial Motion In NY Civil Fraud Case Because READ THE STATUTE, YOU DORKS

Donald Trump filed for a mistrial in his civil fraud case, claiming the judge is biased against him.
Trump's lawyers alleged that the judge's relationship with his law clerk and her contributions to Democratic committees influenced his decisions. [ more ]
Above the Law
5 months ago
Law

Trump Moves For Mistrial In NY Because Above The Law Was Mean To Him

Donald Trump's lawyers are seeking a mistrial in the civil fraud case.
The lawyers are accusing the court of bias due to communication with the principal law clerk.
The lawyers' arguments focus on their own complaints about the court's conduct. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Television

Late Night Doesn't Think Trump's Good News Is All That Good

Donald Trump's civil fraud case bond reduced to $175 million from $454 million by a New York appeals court.
Highlighted late-night host comments on Trump's financial situation and character. [ more ]
BostonGlobe.com
1 month ago
US politics

Trump confronts a moment of truth for his finances in Manhattan court - The Boston Globe

Trump faces deadline to post bond for $454 million civil fraud verdict.
Financial strain on Trump from court battles and appeals court not ruling on waiver request. [ more ]
time.com
2 months ago
US politics

Former Trump CFO Allen Weisselberg Pleads Guilty to Perjury in Civil Fraud Case

Former CFO of Trump Organization, Allen Weisselberg, pleaded guilty to perjury connected to Trump's civil fraud case.
Weisselberg will serve five months in jail for lying about Trump's wealth on financial statements. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
New York City

What We Know About Trump's Failure to Arrange a Half-Billion-Dollar Bond

Donald Trump must secure a half-billion-dollar appeal bond, facing financial disaster if he fails.
Trump's financial challenges extend beyond New York, with pressures to raise campaign funds. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
New York City

E. Jean Carroll Could Sue Trump Again Over New Attacks, Lawyer Suggests

E. Jean Carroll's lawyer may file another defamation lawsuit against Donald Trump.
A $91.6 million bond was posted by Trump, preventing payment while he appeals defamation verdicts. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
New York City

Trump Says He Might Have to Sell Properties to Pay $454 Million Penalty

Donald Trump offers $100 million bond to pause $450 million judgment in fraud case
Trump's lawyers seek delay on punishments in fraud case [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
New York City

A $450 Million Blow to Trump's Finances, and His Identity

Former President Trump ordered to pay $450 million in civil fraud case
Several financial restrictions imposed on Trump and his family business [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
New York City

As Trump Awaits Fraud Penalty, a Monitor's Report Could Raise His Risk

New accusations of financial reporting deficiencies could impact the outcome of Donald Trump's civil fraud case.
The monitor's report highlighted several paperwork issues at the Trump Organization, raising questions about the company's internal controls. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
New York City

$83 Million Verdict Renews Spotlight on Trump's Finances

Donald Trump faces financial threats from civil defamation and fraud cases.
The verdict and upcoming punishment could erode his financial cushion and force him to sell assets. [ more ]
Truthout
2 months ago
Left-wing politics

Trump Has 30 Days to Pay $450M in Fines and Penalties From Civil Fraud Case

Trump ordered to pay $450 million in fines for civil fraud case
Appeal unlikely to succeed as investigative journalist points out a pattern of lying to lenders [ more ]
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