New York state has escalated its investigation into Donald Trump by registering a $454 million judgment against him in Westchester County, made in connection with a civil fraud lawsuit. The implications of this formal registration could be significant, especially if the former president fails to post an appeal bond. With this judgment now officially entered in the Westchester County register, Trump’s properties in the area are potentially at risk of seizure. Read more here.
This legal action was taken by New York Attorney General Letitia James and occurred on March 6, as shown by the Westchester County Clerk’s online database. Although the filing did not provide a rationale for the registration or point to any specific Trump assets, the judgment’s registration opens the door for James to secure liens more effectively, should she choose to do so.
Among Trump’s significant holdings in Westchester County are a golf course and the Seven Springs estate. Should the former president fail to satisfy the civil judgment or post an acceptable appeal bond, these properties, among others, could potentially be subject to state seizure.
At this stage, there is no official statement from Trump or his legal team about these developments. It remains to be seen how Trump’s defense will respond to this increasingly assertive position from the state of New York.