The Case(s) Against Donald Trump
Synopsis by New York Magazine Apr 24 23
It’s hard to keep track, so we made a guide, from Alvin Bragg’s investigation of Stormy Daniels hush money to Jack Smith’s ...Read full article 
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What a Trump indictment could mean for his 2024 presidential campaign: We asked four political strategists and pollsters about what could come next.
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Quick Glance: Trump Struggles with Bail and Frustration Grows
- Donald Trump and some members of his inner circle are frustrated by the prospect of him failing to post the $464 million civil fraud penalty by Monday's deadline.
- Trump is urgently seeking campaign funds and potential guarantors for his bail to prevent New York Attorney General Letitia James from seizing his assets.
- Trump's defense team is considering options to challenge the judgment without posting bail and speculating on the impact of asset seizure on his campaign.
- Despite concerns from his team regarding bail, Trump's campaign is leveraging the situation to mobilize supporters and reinforce the perception of unfair treatment by the justice system.
Alvin Bragg Reveals Trial Plan Against Donald Trump: Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg lists previous "misconducts and criminal acts" against Donald Trump ...
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Quick Glance: Trump Faces Landmark Trial Over Hush Money Case
- Donald Trump will go down in history as the first former president to stand trial in Manhattan on criminal charges. The historic case revolves around a potential sex scandal cover-up just days before the 2016 elections.
- The prosecution alleges that Trump falsified business records to hide hush money payments aimed at influencing the election outcome. Trump maintains his innocence and refutes any involvement with Stormy Daniels.
- The trial will feature key witnesses from Trump's inner circle testifying against him, including Michael Cohen and David Pecker. It will delve into the Oval Office, where Trump allegedly approved the cover-up.
- Prosecutors must prove that Trump falsified business records with intent to commit or conceal another crime. Trump's defense is likely to focus on the legality of the hush money payments and attempt to distance him from the accounting handled by his employees.
Former Trump exec Weisselberg sentenced to 5 months in jail for lying under oath: The sentencing comes after Weisselberg pleaded guilty to two perjury counts.
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Quick Glance: Weisselberg sentenced to 5 months jail in Trump civil fraud case
- Retired Trump executive Allen Weisselberg was sentenced to five months in jail for admitting to lying under oath in a civil fraud lawsuit against the former president by New York’s attorney general.
- Weisselberg pleaded guilty to perjury related to the valuation of Trump's Manhattan penthouse, despite his deep loyalty to Trump and previous jail time for tax evasion.
- Important aspects include Weisselberg's testimonies in unfavorable trials for Trump and his decision not to testify in Trump's upcoming hush money criminal trial.
- Weisselberg's willingness to admit wrongdoing, age, and his role in Trump's organization were considered in his sentence, mirroring a previous case where he served a reduced jail term. He is likely to be involved in Trump's hush money trial, even if not as a witness.
Former Trump CFO Allen Weisselberg surrenders to NYC prosecutors : Allen Weisselberg, the former chief financial officer of the Trump Organization ...
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Quick Glance: Former Trump Org. CFO to admit perjury charges
- The ex-chief financial officer of the Trump Organization is set to admit to perjury charges on Monday in relation to his testimony during a civil probe into the company's finances.
- Allen Weisselberg, a former longtime associate of Donald Trump, was present at the Manhattan district attorney's office on Monday morning. It is anticipated that he will confess later in the day.
- It is anticipated that Weisselberg will not turn against Trump and will not testify in the New York trial involving hush money. This will mark the second admission of guilt by Weisselberg, who previously agreed to 15 charges of tax fraud.
- Weisselberg was acknowledged for his truthful statements, leading to the conviction and fines of the implicated companies. The judge imposed a five-month jail term and probation on Weisselberg, who spent around 100 days in the Rikers Island facility.
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Quick Glance: Trump Secures Pause on $454 Million Civil Fraud Judgment
- Donald Trump wins the ability to pause his $454 million civil fraud judgment by posting a $175 million bond within 10 days.
- A mid-level state appellate court grants Trump's request to delay enforcement of a February 16 judgment while considering his appeal.
- Presidential candidate Trump continues to raise funds for his campaign and legal costs as he faces four upcoming criminal trials.
- Trump's legal team seeks a delay in a New York state criminal trial over hush money paid to porn star Stormy Daniels, revealing new federal documents.
Judge declines to delay Donald Trump’s New York hush money trial over complaints of pretrial publicity
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Quick Glance: Trump Faces Trial Amid Presidential Campaign Allegations
- Jury selection begins April 15 with a potential eight-week trial ahead.
- Trump faces 34 counts of falsifying business records, denying allegations of suppressing scandals.
- Key witnesses like Michael Cohen and Stormy Daniels might testify against Trump.
- Despite Trump's denial of wrongdoing, witness testimonies pose a significant challenge.
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Quick Glance: Trump's $175M Bond and Property Seizure Case Overview
- Former President Trump has secured a $175 million bond in his civil fraud case, keeping his most prized properties from being seized - at least temporarily.
- Judge Arthur Engoron found Trump, his company, and top executives liable for fraud, ordering them to pay a penalty of $464 million plus interest, with Trump alone owing $454 million.
- Despite the temporary halt, Trump still owes the state $454 million from the judgment, which increases daily, potentially leading him back into financial jeopardy.
- An appeal could result in a significant financial setback for Trump, challenging the monumental fine and other penalties imposed in the case.
Trump ordered to pay $350 million for fraudulent business practices in New York: A New York judge has ordered former President Donald Trump and executives at the ...
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Quick Glance: Trump Launches Sneaker Line Amid $355M Order
- Former President Donald Trump launched a sneaker line the day after being ordered to pay nearly $355 million in his New York civil fraud trial.
- The $399 sneakers sold out by Saturday night on the website.
- Trump Sneakers are not associated with Donald J. Trump or The Trump Organization.
- Following Sneaker Con, Trump plans to address supporters in Michigan amid legal challenges.
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Quick Glance: Trump's Limited Sneakers Sold Out
- Trump debuted his new shoe line at Sneaker Con in Philadelphia on Feb. 17, 2024.
- Only 1,000 pairs of the gold sneakers were available, labeled 'Super Limited'.
- At least 10 of the gold sneakers were randomly autographed by Trump, as per the website.
- In addition to the gold sneakers, the 'T - Red Wave' and 'POTUS 45' models were introduced at $199 each.
Trump lawyers say he's prepared to post $100 million bond while appealing staggering civil fraud penalty
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Quick Glance: Court Denies Trump's Bid to Pause $454m Penalty
- A court has ruled that Donald Trump must post a bond of $454 million while appealing the judgment in his New York civil fraud trial.
- While the judge agreed to a three-year ban on seeking loans from New York banks, he paused this to assist Trump in securing the bond.
- New York's attorney general has threatened to seize his assets if he fails to pay.
- The penalty will accrue interest daily by at least $112,000 if he refuses to comply.
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Clock is ticking for Trump to post bonds worth half a billion dollars: Experts say a cash crunch in coming weeks could thrust the former president’s business ...
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Joe Biden Has a New Favorite Donald Trump Joke: The president has been mocking Trump over his legal woes.
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N.Y. AG warns she may seize Trump's assets if he doesn't pay $354M civil fraud fine
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Quick Glance: N.Y. judge signs $350 million judgment against Trump
- New York Supreme Court Justice Arthur Engoron signed a judgment of over $350 million against Donald Trump for a decade-long civil fraud scheme.
- The judgment includes a financial penalty, interest, and non-monetary restrictions that will restructure the Trump Organization and take control away from Trump and his sons.
- Engoron rejected requests by Trump’s attorneys for time to propose changes to the document and denied a one-month delay in enforcing the fraud judgment.
- Trump is expected to appeal and post bond to fight the judgment, which requires him to use a significant portion of his wealth to settle the penalty.
Trump Hush Money Case Live Updates: Judge Sets Trial Date: Ruling that the case against Donald J. Trump can proceed, Justice Juan M. Merchan said he planned to ...
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Who are the key players in Donald Trump's Manhattan hush money trial?: Jury selection in the trial began Monday, April 15.
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What to know about Trump’s New York charges — and any potential sentence: In the hush money trial that starts next week, Trump is accused of falsifying business ...
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Quick Glance: E. Jean Carroll Plans to Use Trump Trial Money for Good
- Carroll promises to do 'something good' with money won from Trump
- Writer awarded $83.3 million for defamation
- It could take years to see the money, but she is already planning how to use it
- After the verdict on Friday, Carroll is not ready to assume that the former president is finished with her
Trump fraud case: Judge wants answers on Allen Weisselberg : The judge in Donald Trump’s civil fraud trial is demanding more information after a key witness was ...
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Quick Glance: Judge Seeks Answers on Weisselberg
- Judge demands more information on Weisselberg, key witness in negotiations for perjury guilt.
- Engoron cites report, requests letter detailing Weisselberg’s situation.
- Lawyers for Trump, Weisselberg, Trump Organization, and other defendants asked to respond by Wednesday.
- Judge’s decision in case expected by mid-February, with indication that he may ignore Weisselberg’s entire testimony.
Trump fraud trial verdict goes beyond $354M payment; ruling explained: The Trump fraud trial verdict does more than order the ex-president to pay $354M ...
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Quick Glance: Insights into Trump's Hush-Money Trial Starting on March 25
- Donald Trump addresses media on trial day.
- Republican frontrunner to balance untelevised six-week trial with campaigning.
- Former president faces unique criminal trial in New York after recent civil cases.
- Trump, 77, charged with 34 fraud counts linked to alleged Stormy Daniels hush money.
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Trump’s Courtroom Behavior Helped Cost Him $83 Million. Next Time Could Be Worse.
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Judge in Trump criminal case braces for glare of unprecedented trial: Trump’s trial on charges that he covered up a sex scandal before and after the 2016 ...
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Judge Juan Merchan runs a mental health court when he's not hearing a Trump case: Judge Juan Merchan could become the first judge ever to oversee a former U.S ...
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Manhattan district attorney gets Bragg-ing rights: A solid felony case is on track.
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Trump owes more than $88 million in fines, damages from civil trials: Former president Donald Trump has been fined or penalized to the tune of more than $88 ...
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Trump civil fraud trial: Prosecutors weigh perjury charge for Allen Weisselberg: Manhattan prosecutors are weighing a potential perjury charge against Donald ...
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Trump lawyer accuses Bragg of ‘misconduct’ in contradictory treatment of Cohen, Weisselberg
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Trump assails his fraud trial in courtroom speech as case winds down: New York’s attorney general, who sued former president Trump and his business ...
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Quick Glance: Trump Faces Closing Arguments in Civil Fraud Case
- Closing arguments are set to begin in the civil fraud case against Donald Trump and his company, potentially costing him up to $370 million and damaging his business.
- Trump is expected to attend but has been ordered not to make personal attacks during his presentation by Judge Arthur Engoron.
- New York Attorney General Letitia James, who brought the fraud case against Trump and his company, is also expected to be in the courtroom.
- James is seeking a lifetime ban for Trump and two top executives from the state’s real estate business, as well as a five-year ban for the Trump sons.
NY AG, Trump lawyers ask fraud trial judge to disregard reported perjury inquiry as verdict looms
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Quick Glance: Attorneys Respond to Judge's Inquiry
- Attorney for Donald Trump calls judge's request 'unprecedented and troubling.'
- Statement from attorney Clifford Robert in response to Judge Engoron's request.
- Separate responses to the judge's inquiry from lawyers of Weisselberg and McConney.
- Prosecutors and attorney general's lawyers respond to the judge's inquiry.
Why Weisselberg Flipping Could Be So Devastating for Donald Trump: Allen Weisselberg may know more about the former president's finances than Trump himself ...
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Trump’s tale of business genius could meet sorry end in New York fraud trial: The ex-Apprentice host projected an image of success but the outcome of the case ...
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Quick Glance: NY Lawyer Seeks $370M from Trump
- The state initially requested $250 million, but Attorney General Letitia James stated in a court submission that the revised amount is based on new evidence from the trial.
- The submission also hints at potential 'permanent [real estate] industry bars' for Mr. Trump, his children, and his associates.
- The judge has already ruled Mr. Trump accountable for business fraud.
- The 103-page state document reviews various assets mentioned during the trial, such as Trump Park Avenue, Seven Springs, and Mar-a-Lago.
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Alina Habba's Loyalty to Trump to Be Tested: Habba previously said she could not discuss if she knew Allen Weisselberg committed perjury during the New York ...
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Police investigate bomb threat against judge in Trump fraud trial before closing argument, reports say – live
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Donald Trump ordered to pay writer E. Jean Carroll $83.3 million, will appeal verdict
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