Bond

Former President Trump’s $92 million bond approved by federal judge in lawsuit against E. Jean Carroll

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NEW YORK – Former President Donald Trump has put up a $92 million bond to ensure a jury award for writer E. Jean Carroll, who accused him of defamation. The bond was formally approved by Judge Lewis A. Kaplan on Tuesday, following agreement between the lawyers involved. Trump’s lawyers have appealed the verdict to the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Manhattan, prompting the need for the bond. During a recent campaign rally, Trump resumed his attacks on Carroll’s credibility, claiming she had falsely accused him of rape. Carroll’s lawyer warned of the possibility … Read more

Trump Secures 10-Day Extension in Hush Money Case as Appeals Court Slashes Fraud Trial Bond

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NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Donald Trump has been granted a 10-day extension to secure a portion of the $464 million bond he has been ordered to post in his New York civil fraud case. The appeals court ruling comes as the Republican presidential candidate has faced difficulty in paying the full amount by the original deadline. Despite claiming to be worth billions of dollars, with much of his wealth tied to the Trump Organization and his real estate holdings, Trump has struggled to come up with the money. The original judgment against Trump … Read more

Judge to Rule on Trial Delay as Ex-President Faces $454 Million Bond Deadline

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NEW YORK – Former President Donald Trump arrived at a crucial hearing in a Manhattan court, where his lawyers argued for a delay in the hush money case. Trump, who is facing a 34-count indictment related to falsifying business records, sat between his attorneys as the trial looms. In addition to the upcoming trial, the ex-president also has a looming deadline to cover a $464 million bond in a separate fraud case. The prosecution alleges that the delay requested by Trump’s legal team is a strategic move and a “red herring.” The defense argues that … Read more

Former President Trump Claims to Have Nearly $500 Million in Cash, Despite Legal Battle Over Posting Bond for Fraud Case

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New York City, NY – Former President Trump claimed to have nearly $500 million in cash, contradicting the statements made by his attorneys regarding his ability to post a $454 million bond for his civil fraud case. Taking to his Truth Social platform, Trump asserted that his cash holdings were accumulated through hard work, talent, and luck, with a significant portion intended for his presidential campaign. Trump went on to criticize New York Judge Arthur Engoron and New York Attorney General Letitia James, accusing them of intentionally setting the penalty amount based on their knowledge … Read more