Donald Trump Ordered to Pay $355 Million, Barred From New York Business

Harvey Weinstein’s Rape Conviction Is Overturned

Harvey Weinstein’s Rape Conviction , Is Overturned. New York's Court of Appeals overturned the movie mogul's 2020 rape conviction by a vote of 4-3 on April 25. According to the appeals court, trial judge James Burke "prejudiced Weinstein with 'egregious' improper rulings," AP reports. . For example, he let women bring forth allegations against Weinstein that he wasn't charged with. The action was an "abuse of judicial discretion," the appeals court said. . Without question, this is appalling, shameful, repulsive conduct that could only diminish defendant’s character before the jury, New York's Court of Appeals, via AP. Although this conviction has been overturned, the 72-year-old will remain in prison due to a separate 2022 rape conviction in Los Angeles. His lawyers have chosen to appeal that conviction as well. . Jennifer Bonjean, who helped free Bill Cosby from prison, issued a statement about the development. Jennifer Bonjean, who helped free Bill Cosby from prison, issued a statement about the development. A jury was told in California that he was convicted in another state for rape ... turns out he shouldn’t have been convicted and it wasn’t a fair conviction… , Jennifer Bonjean, Harvey Weinstein's attorney, via AP. It interfered with his presumption of innocence in a significant way in California, Jennifer Bonjean, Harvey Weinstein's attorney, via AP. On April 25, prosecutors said that "the legal issues identified by the New York Court of Appeal are not present in the Los Angeles County Case.". The Manhattan district attorney's office said they will "do everything in our power to retry this case, and remain steadfast in our commitment to survivors of sexual assault."

Trump’s Civil Fraud Judgement Bond Is Reduced to $175 Million

Trump’s Civil Fraud Judgement Bond , Is Reduced to $175 Million. On March 25, a New York appeals court told Donald Trump that if he can pay $175 million within 10 days. collection of his $454 million civil fraud judgement will be paused, AP reports. . The payment would also stop the state from seizing any of Trump's assets during the appeals process. . A previous ruling that Trump and his sons, Eric and Donald Trump Jr., couldn't serve in corporate leadership for a number of years was also reversed. . The order, a significant victory for the former president, came just before Attorney General Letitia James was about to begin the process of collecting the judgement, AP reports. . The order, a significant victory for the former president, came just before Attorney General Letitia James was about to begin the process of collecting the judgement, AP reports. . The presumptive Republican presidential nominee praised the ruling and criticized Judge Arthur Engoron's initial ruling. What he’s done is such a disservice and should never be allowed to happen again, Donald Trump, via statement. So I greatly respect the decision of the Appellate Division, and I’ll post either $175 billion in cash or bonds for security or whatever is necessary, very quickly, within the 10 days. , Donald Trump, via statement. And I thank the Appellate Division for acting quickly, but Judge Engoron is a disgrace to this country, and this should not be allowed to happen, Donald Trump, via statement. However, James' office points out that the judgement still stands, even if collection is paused. . Donald Trump is still facing accountability for his staggering fraud, Letitia James' office, via statement

Judge Denies Trump’s Request to Delay Payment to E. Jean Carroll

Judge Denies Trump’s Request , to Delay Payment to E. Jean Carroll. On Jan. 26, Judge Lewis A. Kaplan ordered Donald Trump to pay writer E. Jean Carroll $83.3 million for ruining her credibility by calling her a liar after she accused him of sexual assault. On Jan. 26, Judge Lewis A. Kaplan ordered Donald Trump to pay writer E. Jean Carroll $83.3 million for ruining her credibility by calling her a liar after she accused him of sexual assault. The judgement, which included a $65 million punitive award, was challenged by Trump's lawyers who claim there is a "strong probability" that the amount will be decreased or eliminated. On March 7, Kaplan said that he won't postpone deadlines for posting a bond that would guarantee payment to Carroll if the judgement stands after appeals, NPR reports. . On March 7, Kaplan said that he won't postpone deadlines for posting a bond that would guarantee payment to Carroll if the judgement stands after appeals, NPR reports. . The judge went on to say that any financial harm Trump incurs is a result of his slow response to the verdict made in January. Trump's lawyers didn't seek to delay the date in which the bond must be posted until 25 day later, Kaplan said. . Mr. Trump's current situation is a result of his own dilatory actions, Judge Lewis A. Kaplan, via written order. Nor has Mr. Trump made any showing of what expenses he might incur if required to post a bond or other security, on what terms (if any) he could obtain a conventional bond, , Judge Lewis A. Kaplan, via written order. ... or post cash or other assets to secure payment of the judgment, or any other circumstances relevant to the situation, Judge Lewis A. Kaplan, via written order. The judgement will be final on March 11. . Meanwhile, Trump has also been ordered by Judge Arthur Engoron to pay $355 million in penalties for civil fraud