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Trump civil fraud trial begins in New York
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Trump civil fraud trial begins in New York
by Ella Lee - 10/02/23 6:00 AM ET
NEW YORK — Former President Trump will face trial in New York starting Monday in a sweeping civil case alleging decades of fraud by him and his businesses.
A New York judge with whom Trump has repeatedly butted heads will preside over the trial without a jury, placing the fate of the former president’s business empire solely in his hands.
Justice Arthur Engoron found Trump liable for fraud last week, ruling that New York Attorney General Letitia James (D) proved the crux of her case.
The decision stripped some of Trump’s business licenses and raised the potential for him to lose control of some of his famed properties. Engoron also rejected Trump’s effort to throw out the case, allowing six remaining elements to proceed to trial.
“[James] has demonstrated that there remain, at the very least, disputed issues of fact as to whether defendants violated these statutes, intentionally and materially,” Engoron wrote in a 35-page ruling.
Following a multi-year investigation, James’ office sued Trump, the Trump Organization and his two adult sons — Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr. — last September, claiming the former president’s company falsely inflated and deflated the value of its assets to receive lower taxes and better insurance coverage.
Former Trump Organization CFO Allen Weisselberg, former Trump Organization controller Jeffrey McConney and various business entities connected to Trump are also defendants in the case.
The attorney general’s office is asking for $250 million in financial penalties and a ban on Trump and his children from serving as officers or directors of New York companies.
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https://thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4233097-trump-civil-fraud-trial-begins-in-new-york/
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Trump says he will be in court to ‘fight for my name and reputation’ in fraud trial
by Sarah Fortinsky - 10/02/23 8:09 AM ET
Former President Trump said Sunday night that he will make a voluntary appearance in court Monday morning in the civil case brought by New York Attorney General Letitia James (D) over alleged fraud in his business dealings.
In a series of posts on his Truth Social platform, Trump railed against James and the judge presiding over the case, New York Supreme Court Justice Arthur Engoron, who last week found Trump liable for fraud in the case.
“I’m going to Court tomorrow morning to fight for my name and reputation against a corrupt and racist Attorney General, Letitia James, who campaigned on ‘getting Trump,’ and a Trump Hating Judge who is unfair, unhinged, and vicious in his PURSUIT of me,” Trump wrote in a post.
“He values Mar-a-Lago, in Palm Beach, Florida, at 18 Million Dollars, when it is worth 50 to 100 times that amount. His valuations are FRAUDULENT in pursuit of Election Interference, and worse. THIS WHOLE CASE IS A SHAM!!! See you in Court – Monday morning,” he added.
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https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4233527-trump-says-he-will-be-in-court-to-fight-for-my-name-and-reputation-in-fraud-trial/
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NY AG Letitia James releases statement on first day of trial against Donald Trump
New York Attorney General Letitia James released a statement marking the first day of her trial agaisnt former President Donald Trump on Monday.
Trump will appear before Judge Arthur Engoron in Manhattan on Monday. He faces charges of fraud relating to his business dealings.
“For years, Donald Trump falsely inflated his net worth to enrich himself and cheat the system. We won the foundation of our case last week and proved that his purported net worth has long been rooted in incredible fraud. In this country, there are consequences for this type of persistent fraud, and we look forward to demonstrating the full extent of his fraud and illegality during trial" James wrote in a statement.
“No matter how rich or powerful you are, there are not two sets of laws for people in this country. The rule of law must apply equally to everyone, and it is my responsibility to make sure that it does," she added.
James began investigating Trump's business practices in 2019 soon after she was elected. Her charges represent one of four indictments the former president is facing, steming out of New York, Florida, Washington, D.C. and Georgia.
Posted by Anders Hagstrom
https://www.foxnews.com/live-news/donald-trump-new-york-ag-letitia-james-civil-trial
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