Sep 20 U.S. attorney pressured to charge Letitia James in mortgage fraud case has resigned By Alanna Durkin Richer, Eric Tucker, Associated Press A federal prosecutor in Virginia whose monthslong mortgage fraud investigation into New York Attorney General Letitia James has not resulted in criminal charges resigned Friday under pressure from the Trump administration. Continue reading
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 A panel of five judges in New York’s mid-level Appellate Division said the verdict, which stood to cost Trump over $515 million and rock his real estate empire, was “excessive.”… Continue reading
Aug 08 New York AG James subpoenaed as Justice Department investigates whether she violated Trump’s rights By Eric Tucker, Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Apr 01 23 state attorneys general sue Trump administration over decision to rescind billions in health funding By Devna Bose, Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press The lawsuit says not paying the rest of the federal money will have a devastating effect on public health. Continue reading
Feb 20 New York sues vape distributors over fruit and candy e-cigarette flavors By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press New York is suing several large electronic cigarette distributors for allegedly selling vaping flavors that can appeal to children. Continue reading
Apr 04 New York state is demanding more information on Trump’s $175 million appeal bond in civil fraud case By Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
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