New York Attorney General Letitia James expressed confidence that the $454 million fine imposed on former President Donald Trump in a civil fraud case would be upheld. James defended the fine at a Democratic National Convention event, reaffirming her belief in the judgment hours after her office urged an appeals court to maintain the ruling.
The fine stems from a February 16 decision that found Trump, the Trump Organization, and his associates liable for civil fraud, also restricting their business activities in the state. The ruling and its ensuing fine are currently under appeal by Trump’s legal team. More details on this story can be found here.
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