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Donald Trump Has Spent Nearly $50 Million on Legal Fees Since First Criminal Indictment, With Costs Still Rising

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Former President Donald Trump has paid his lawyers nearly $50 million since March 2023 as he approaches the one-year mark since his first criminal indictment, according to filings from his PAC Save America. The ex-president has controversially relied on donors to fund his personal legal battles, leading to escalating costs. Trump’s leadership PAC, Save America, has spent $76.5 million from March 30, 2023, through the end of February, with approximately $47.4 million specifically allocated to legal consulting, attorney payroll, and other legal-related services. Comparatively, between November 2020 and March 29, 2023, Save America spent $25.2 … Read more

Donald Trump’s $92M Bond Approved by Judge in E. Jean Carroll Defamation Case

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New York, NY – Former President Donald Trump has obtained a $92 million bond to cover a jury award in a defamation case filed by writer E. Jean Carroll. The bond was approved by Judge Lewis A. Kaplan on Tuesday, following an agreement between the lawyers involved. This development comes as Trump’s legal team announced their intention to appeal the verdict to the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Manhattan. Trump’s bond offer comes after weeks of relative silence on the matter. At a recent campaign rally, however, he resumed criticizing Carroll’s credibility and … Read more

Donald Trump Secures $91.6 Million Bond to Cover Defamation Lawsuit Verdict Amid Appeals

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New York, NY – Former President Donald Trump has obtained a $91.6 million bond to cover the amount owed in a defamation lawsuit brought by writer E. Jean Carroll. Trump’s attorney, Alina Habba, disclosed this information to the court on Friday. The bond, provided by Federal Insurance Co., a unit of Chubb insurance company, will cover the $83.3 million judgment in the lawsuit, along with interest. Habba also filed a notice indicating that Trump, who is seen as the likely 2024 Republican presidential nominee, plans to appeal the verdict. The posting of the bond was … Read more

Donald Trump Secures $91.6 Million Bond for Defamation Lawsuit Appeal

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Former President Donald Trump has secured a $91.6 million bond to cover the money he owes writer E. Jean Carroll in a defamation lawsuit while he awaits the outcome of his appeal, according to his lawyer. Attorney Alina Habba filed papers with a New York judge, revealing that Trump obtained the bond from the Federal Insurance Co., a unit of the insurance giant Chubb. The bond will cover the $83.3 million judgment in the lawsuit, plus interest. This move comes after Judge Lewis A. Kaplan declined to postpone the deadline for posting a bond to … Read more