By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave a comment 0comments Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/judge-rejects-racketeering-claims-against-president-trump Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Judge rejects racketeering claims against President Trump Politics Jul 24, 2019 6:14 PM EDT NEW YORK (AP) — A judge has rejected claims that President Donald Trump and his three eldest children broke federal racketeering laws when people lost money in a marketing company Trump promoted, though she let state claims proceed. Wednesday’s ruling by U.S. District Judge Lorna Schofield came after several individuals sued Trump, saying he falsely reassured them he had adequately researched the company, known as ACN. Plaintiffs’ attorney Roberta Kaplan cheered the survival of state claims of false advertising, deceptive trade practices and fraud. Trump endorsed the company in speeches and on “The Celebrity Apprentice.” Schofield rejected racketeering claims on grounds the lawsuit in Manhattan federal court did not sufficiently explain how Trump could have caused losses to individuals. The lawsuit claimed victims lost at least $500 while some lost thousands of dollars. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
NEW YORK (AP) — A judge has rejected claims that President Donald Trump and his three eldest children broke federal racketeering laws when people lost money in a marketing company Trump promoted, though she let state claims proceed. Wednesday’s ruling by U.S. District Judge Lorna Schofield came after several individuals sued Trump, saying he falsely reassured them he had adequately researched the company, known as ACN. Plaintiffs’ attorney Roberta Kaplan cheered the survival of state claims of false advertising, deceptive trade practices and fraud. Trump endorsed the company in speeches and on “The Celebrity Apprentice.” Schofield rejected racketeering claims on grounds the lawsuit in Manhattan federal court did not sufficiently explain how Trump could have caused losses to individuals. The lawsuit claimed victims lost at least $500 while some lost thousands of dollars. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now