Politics Aug 21 Trump’s massive civil fraud penalty for exaggerating financial statements is thrown out by appeals court By Jennifer Peltz, Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press
Politics Aug 08 New York AG James subpoenaed as Justice Department investigates whether she violated Trump’s rights The subpoenas mark an escalation of the Trump administration’s ongoing efforts to scrutinize perceived adversaries of the president, including those like James who had investigated him before his election win last November. By Eric Tucker, Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press
Politics Apr 01 23 state attorneys general sue Trump administration over decision to rescind billions in health funding The lawsuit says not paying the rest of the federal money will have a devastating effect on public health. By Devna Bose, Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press
Health Feb 20 New York sues vape distributors over fruit and candy e-cigarette flavors New York is suing several large electronic cigarette distributors for allegedly selling vaping flavors that can appeal to children. By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press
Politics Apr 04 New York state is demanding more information on Trump’s $175 million appeal bond in civil fraud case New York state lawyers are demanding more information on the bona fides of the $175 million bond that former President Donald Trump posted to block the imminent collection of a huge civil fraud judgment. By Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press
Mar 25 Court agrees to stop NY from seizing Trump’s assets if he puts up $175 million within 10 days By Jennifer Peltz, Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press A New York appeals court on Monday agreed to hold off collection of former President Donald Trump’s more than $454 million civil fraud judgment — if he puts up $175 million within 10 days. Continue reading
Mar 25 As his repayment pause ends, Trump may find out how NY will collect the $457 million owed in his civil fraud case By Jennifer Peltz, Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press The presumptive Republican presidential nominee has been trying to avoid having to post a bond for the entire sum in order to hold off collection while he appeals. Continue reading
Mar 22 Trump says he has nearly $500 million in cash but doesn’t want to use it to pay New York judgment By Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press The former Republican president hopes to have a court excuse him from a requirement that he prove he's good for the money while appealing the staggering verdict. Continue reading
Feb 26 Trump appeals $454 million civil fraud judgment, pushing legal fight into presidential campaign By Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press The former president’s lawyers filed a notice of appeal Monday, asking the state’s mid-level appeals court to overturn Judge Arthur Engoron’s Feb. 16 ruling in Attorney General Letitia James’ lawsuit. Continue reading
Feb 22 Trump’s properties could be seized if $454 million civil fraud debt not paid, warns NY AG James By Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press New York Attorney General Letitia James told ABC News on Tuesday that she will seek to seize some of the former president's assets if he's unable to cover the bill from Judge Arthur Engoron's Feb. 16 ruling in her lawsuit… Continue reading