Politics & Government
Trump Should Pay $370M Fine In Civil Fraud Trial: NY AG James
The former president should also face a lifetime ban from New York's real estate industry, argued AG Letitia James in a new court filing.
NEW YORK CITY — Former President Donald Trump should face $370 million in fines for unlawful conduct, as well as a lifetime ban from New York's real estate industry, argued Attorney General Letitia James in a new court filing.
The filing Friday in Trump's civil fraud case represents a significant escalation of penalties sought by James, who originally sought $250 million in fines.
The 103-page filing argues more evidence showed Trump, two of his adult children and his company executives benefited from illegal means.
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"Defendants reaped hundreds of millions of dollars in ill-gotten gains through their unlawful conduct," it states.
Trump has argued, in often inaccurate terms, that the trial is a political witch hunt.
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But, even before the trial started, Judge Arthur Engoron found Trump liable for fraudulently overstating his wealth. The upcoming verdict is over how many damages Trump and his companies face.
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