Trump Held, in Contempt of Court, by New York Judge.
On April 25, a New York judge held Donald Trump
in contempt of court for refusing to hand over
documents to the state's attorney general.
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'The New York Times' reports that the ruling
comes as an extraordinary rebuke of
the former United States president.
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Judge Arthur F.
Engoron reportedly
ordered Trump to comply with a subpoena
to turn over records to the court.
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Judge Arthur F.
Engoron reportedly
ordered Trump to comply with a subpoena
to turn over records to the court.
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Trump was also handed
a $10,000 fine per day until
he meets the judge's requirements.
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'NYT' reports that lawyers for Trump argued
that they found no further documents to provide
after a thorough search for additional records.
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'NYT' reports that lawyers for Trump argued
that they found no further documents to provide
after a thorough search for additional records.
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According to Justice Engoron, Trump's legal
team had failed to provide sufficient detail
regarding their search for additional records.
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Attorney General Letitia James is conducting a civil investigation into whether Trump's annual financial statements falsely inflated the value of his assets.
Ms. James' civil inquiry runs parallel
to a criminal investigation by Manhattan
District Attorney Alvin Bragg.
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In March, Justice Engoron
ordered Trump and his
children be deposed.
That ruling was subsequently
appealed by the Trumps.
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In April, Ms. James called for Trump to
be held in contempt and assessed a fine if he
failed to turn over the requested documents.
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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
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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."
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The New York state Court of Appeals has overturned Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction. The court ruled that the judge in the New York County trial prejudiced Weinstein with improper rulings, including allowing women to testify about allegations that were not part of the case. The court ruled that a new trial must take place.
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Marjorie Taylor Greene , Testifies Under Oath, About Jan. 6 Attack on Capitol.
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ABC News reports far-right Rep. Marjorie..
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Confusion Lingers, as U.S. Court Lifts Federal Enforcement, of Mask Mandates.
On April 18, the United States ended federal
enforcement of mask mandates on major air carriers
and for passengers..
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