US EditionTrump's civil fraud penalty is thrown out by New York appeals court
- On Thursday, a New York appeals court dismissed the nearly $500 million penalty against Donald Trump related to fraud claims, but maintained that he is still responsible for fraudulent actions.
- The court found Judge Engoron's disgorgement order excessive and unconstitutional, while Trump and co-defendants denied wrongdoing and claimed political motivation.
- The case stems from a suit by Attorney General Letitia James accusing Trump of inflating his wealth to secure better loan terms, with penalties also levied on his sons.
- Judges wrote the injunctive relief curbs the defendants' business culture, but the $515 million fine violates the Eighth Amendment as an excessive punishment.
- The ruling allows further appellate review, keeps Trump’s fraud liability intact, and pauses corporate leadership bans during appeal while Trump's legal battles continue.
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A New York Court of Appeal upheld the billionaire's conviction for fraud, handed down in 2024, but found the amount of the fine excessive.
The U.S. President is celebrating another legal success, even though the court has confirmed that he has cheated.
New York appeals court tosses Letitia James’s $515 million Trump fraud penalty
A New York appeals court threw out the massive civil fraud penalty against President Donald Trump, ruling Thursday that the judgment in part was unconstitutional by violating the Eighth Amendment’s prohibition on excessive fines. The five-judge panel of the state’s…
Court tossing Trump fraud penalty is 'anything but' a total victory for president: experts
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