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US politics

Trump faces hush money case hearing and massive civil fraud bond deadline

Trump's legal team and New York Attorney General's office working on securing bonds for civil fraud judgment.

Potential seizure of assets, including bank accounts, by the Attorney General's office if Trump does not provide required bonds. [ more ]

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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 ]

New York Post

'Shark Tank' star Kevin O'Leary rips Trump's $454M civil fraud penalty as 'an attack on America'

Kevin O'Leary criticizes Trump's $454 million bond as an attack on America

O'Leary warns that seizing assets on a bond is unprecedented and troubling for the American economic brand. [ more ]

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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 ]

Above the Law

Will Tish James Hit Trump Where It Really Hurts?

New York Attorney General Letitia James may seize Donald Trump's assets due to his inability to pay the civil fraud verdict bond.

Former White House press secretary Stephanie Grisham suggests seizing properties like 40 Wall Street, Mar-a-Lago, Bedminster, and Trump Tower to impact Trump emotionally. [ more ]

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US politics

Key questions as Trump approaches $454M deadline

Deadline approaching for Trump's legal battle

New York Attorney General can start collecting $454 million from Trump [ more ]

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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 ]

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3 months ago

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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What the Civil Fraud Ruling Means for Trump's Finances and His Empire

Donald J. Trump found liable for civil fraud, fined nearly $355 million plus interest.

Former president barred from leading any company in New York for three years due to inflating net worth. [ more ]

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Trump's Monthslong Fraud Trial Draws to an End With Closing Arguments

Donald J. Trump's civil fraud trial is coming to a close as both sides present closing arguments.

The New York attorney general accuses Trump of fraudulently exaggerating his net worth to obtain favorable loans.

Trump's lawyers argue that the attorney general failed to prove fraud and point to testimony from Trump's bankers. [ more ]

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Unconventional Trial Judge Could Remove Trump From His N.Y. Empire

The fate of Donald J. Trump's civil fraud trial now rests in the hands of the judge overseeing the case.

The judge has broad authority to determine the future of Trump's role in his family business and to impose penalties. [ more ]

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3 months ago

What to Know After Closing Arguments in Trump's Civil Fraud Trial

Donald Trump delivers a passionate defense during his civil fraud trial.

The trial concludes with dueling narratives from Trump and the New York attorney general's office. [ more ]

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LGBT

Letitia James threatens Nassau County executive over anti-trans sports policy

Cease-and-desist letter sent to rescind transgender sports ban

Legal action threatened if executive order not rescinded [ more ]

Above the Law

Tish James Is Absolutely Keeping Score

Donald Trump and the Trump Organization penalized over $450 million for financial fraud.

Interest on the disgorgement keeps increasing by $114,553.04 daily. [ more ]

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Trump and his companies are fined $355 million in New York civil fraud trial

New York judge fines Donald Trump and his companies $355 million.

Win for New York AG Letitia James after three-year investigation. [ more ]

New York City, NY Patch

Trump Can't Give Closing Argument In NYC Civil Fraud Trial: Judge

Judge rescinded permission for Trump to make his own closing argument in his New York civil business fraud trial.

The trial could cost Trump hundreds of millions of dollars in penalties and strip him of his ability to do business in New York. [ more ]

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Judge Denies Trump's Request for a Mistrial in Fraud Case

The New York state judge defending his work in Donald Trump's civil fraud trial rejects a mistrial bid by Trump's lawyers, who accused him of political bias.

The judge denies claims of co-judging with his law clerk and states that his rulings are his alone.

The trial, brought by the New York attorney general, is expected to continue into December and Trump is expected to appeal the judge's decision. [ more ]

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Trump Files for Mistrial in NY Fraud Case to Salvage What Is Left of the Rule of Law,' Cites Bias from Judge and Staff

Donald Trump's legal team filed for a mistrial in the civil fraud trial against him, citing bias shown by the judge and his principal law clerk.

The motion argues that the court has predetermined the outcome of the trial and is not providing a fair trial.

Trump and his team have long accused the judge and his staff of bias, leading to a gag order against attacking the principal law clerk. [ more ]

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Guns and Goodies: How LaPierre Spent the N.R.A.'s Money

The case against the National Rifle Association revealed lavish spending by its executives on personal luxuries like clothes, food, travel, and gifts.

Wayne LaPierre, the NRA leader, justified extravagant spending as necessary for his public image despite facing allegations of misusing funds. [ more ]

New York Post

3 months ago

NYC politics

Federal investigators find Cuomo harassed, retaliated against former employees

Federal prosecutors back New York attorney general's findings that Cuomo sexually harassed women and created hostile work environment.

The federal settlement drew the same conclusions as the 2021 report by Attorney General Letitia James that led to Cuomo's resignation. [ more ]

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NYC politics

Will Andrew Cuomo run for office again? | Flipboard

New York Attorney General Tish James successfully brings a high-profile case against former President Donald Trump.

The case involves grilling Trump under oath, which is a significant development for the Democratic Party.

This legal battle is a long-standing one and could have significant implications for Trump's future. [ more ]

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Information security

Attorney General James Secures $400,000 from Dental Insurance Provider for Failing to Protect Patient Data

New York Attorney General Letitia James has obtained a $400,000 settlement from dental insurance provider Healthplex for its failure to protect the personal and medical information of New Yorkers.

Healthplex's inadequate data security practices made it vulnerable to a data breach that exposed the information of nearly 90,000 individuals. [ more ]

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US politics

Trump says he won't testify as planned in his civil fraud trial

Former President Donald Trump will not testify in the civil trial over allegations of lying about his wealth.

New York Attorney General Letitia James claims to have already proven Trump's years of financial fraud. [ more ]

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US Elections

What to Know About Trump's Civil Fraud Trial

Donald J. Trump's defense lawyers will call Eric Trump and other expert witnesses to testify on Trump's behalf in his civil fraud trial.

The trial stems from a lawsuit brought by the New York attorney general, accusing Trump and his sons of inflating asset values to obtain favorable loans and insurance deals. [ more ]

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