Fraud

Trump’s Civil Fraud Trial Concludes with Fiery Closing Statements: Accused of Exaggerating Property Values to Secure Better Financial Terms

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New York – Donald Trump’s civil fraud trial came to a close on Thursday as both sides presented their closing statements. The case accuses the former president of inflating the values of his properties and assets to obtain better financial terms. The trial, which began more than three months ago, stemmed from a lawsuit filed in 2022 by New York Attorney General Letitia James against Trump, his business, and some of his adult children. The lawsuit alleges that Trump and his company misrepresented property values and other facts in financial statements between 2011 and 2021. … Read more

Trump’s Closing Arguments Evoke Political Battle in $370 Million Civil Fraud Trial

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NEW YORK, NY – Former President Donald Trump delivered both campaign speeches and a monologue in court on Thursday during the closing arguments of his $370 million civil fraud trial. The trial, brought by New York Attorney General Letitia James, poses a significant threat to Trump’s business and brand as he seeks to bar him from doing business in the state. Trump’s decision to address the court reflects his eagerness to leverage the situation for his presidential campaign. Judge Arthur Engoron has already found Trump liable for fraud in the civil case and is set … Read more

Trump’s Civil Fraud Trial Comes to a Close with Final Ruling Expected Soon

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New York City – Former President Donald Trump’s civil fraud trial has concluded after three months of proceedings. Judge Arthur Engoron, who presided over the trial, stated that he will attempt to deliver his final ruling by the end of January. However, he added that there is no guarantee on the timing of the decision. The trial centered around allegations that Trump and his company, the Trump Organization, fraudulently misrepresented the value of his real estate holdings to lenders. During the trial, the attorney general’s office argued that Trump and his sons, Donald Trump Jr. … Read more

Trump Delivers Aggrieved Remarks in Fraud Trial as Judge Blocks Closing Statement

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NEW YORK — Former President Donald Trump delivered a defiant closing statement in a Manhattan courtroom on Thursday as he fought against a $370 million penalty and other sanctions in the civil fraud lawsuit brought by the New York Attorney General. Trump, who is also the frontrunner for the 2024 Republican nomination, claimed that the case was a form of election interference and criticized Attorney General Letitia James, whom he accused of harboring a personal vendetta against him. Trump and his legal team presented their final arguments in the case, with James’ office scheduled to … Read more