A New York appellate court overturned the half-billion-dollar penalty in the civil fraud case against President Trump, deeming it "excessive" while showing internal disagreement. The court had previously ordered Trump and others to pay around $527 million.
The Attorney General will appeal the decision. The ruling upheld sanctions preventing Trump from serving as a corporate officer in New York. Trump celebrated the decision, despite its limited scope.
The case alleged Trump misled companies about property values. The judge found Trump misrepresented his wealth, inflating property values.
The appellate panel was deeply divided. A majority vacated the financial penalty without resolving the case's merits. Dissenting justices criticized the outcome.
The court's decision was delayed due to legal complexities. The Attorney General defended the penalty, while the judge found Trump's testimony and that of his executives not credible.
5 Comments
Eugene Alta
Unbelievable! Another loophole for Trump. How many times does he get away with this?
BuggaBoom
This hopefully shows the legal system can function, even under stress.
Loubianka
This court is either incompetent or compromised. How can they possibly call $527 million 'excessive' in light of the proven deception?
BuggaBoom
The internal disagreement speaks volumes. This feels like a politically motivated decision.
Habibi
Maybe the Attorney General should have the actual evidence together before punishing him