Trump's Civil Fraud Trial Concludes Amid Accusations and Outbursts

Former President could face substantial fines and a lifetime ban from New York's real estate industry if found liable on remaining counts.

• Former President Donald Trump's civil fraud trial in New York has concluded, with Trump maintaining his innocence and accusing New York Attorney General Letitia James of political persecution.
• Judge Arthur Engoron has previously ruled that there is 'indisputable documentary evidence' that Trump filed false financial statements, inflating the value of his assets to obtain favorable terms on loans and insurance.
• Trump's lawyers argue that the financial institutions were not harmed as they received all their money back, a claim disputed by the prosecution who argue that a fraud with no victims is still a fraud.
• Trump's courtroom outbursts and disregard for court orders may negatively impact his chances of overturning the case on appeal, according to legal experts.
• If found liable on the remaining six counts, Trump could face fines of approximately $370 million and a lifetime ban from New York's real estate industry.

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