Trump appeals ruling in massive NY civil fraud case

Former President Trump’s authorized staff has appealed a ruling from New York Judge Arthur Engoron’s discovering him answerable for greater than $350 million in damages in the civil fraud case introduced towards him by New York Attorney General Letitia James.

With curiosity, the full quantity Trump is at present on the hook for is simply over $454 million, with post-judgment curiosity accruing at almost $112,000 per day. 

James’ case additionally focused Trump’s household and the Trump Organization. Engoron dominated that Trump and defendants had been answerable for “persistent and repeated fraud,” “falsifying business records,” “issuing false financial statements,” “conspiracy to falsify false financial statements,” “insurance fraud,” and “conspiracy to commit insurance fraud.” 

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