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NY Attorney General Defends $454M Fraud Verdict Against Trump

Letitia James argues overwhelming evidence supports judgment as Trump appeals ahead of Election Day.

Judge Arthur Engoron listens as lawyer Chris Kise gives closing arguments with former president Donald Trump watching in the Trump Organization civil fraud trial at New York State Supreme Court in the Manhattan borough of New York City, on Jan. 11, 2024 in this courtroom sketch.
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New York Attorney General Letitia James looks on as she attends former U.S. President Donald Trump's Manhattan courthouse trial in a civil fraud case, in New York, U.S., October 18, 2023.
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Overview

  • James labels Trump's appeal arguments as repetitive and frivolous.
  • The judgment includes significant financial penalties and business restrictions.
  • Trump's legal team claims no victims or losses resulted from the alleged fraud.
  • The appeals court will hear oral arguments on September 26.
  • A decision could impact Trump's financial status and business operations.