<p>An appeals court in New York, on Monday (Mar 25) agreed to pause former United States President Donald Trump’s $454 million civil fraud judgement if he posts a $175 million bond within 10 days marking a temporary victory for the Republican front runner amid his many legal woes. The pause comes as New York state authorities were going to begin seizing his assets on Monday.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Seizure&nbsp;of Trump’s assets paused</strong></h2>

<p>The former president had sought to delay the enforcement of a February 16 judgment just as New York Attorney General Letitia James was expected to initiate efforts and start seizing Trump’s properties.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;Trump hurtles toward Monday deadline to pay $454 million fraud penalty</strong></p>

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<p>The Republican frontrunner was ordered to pay $354.9 million in penalties for fraudulently inflating his assets and net worth to obtain favourable bank loans and lower insurance premiums.</p>

<p>The pause came after Trump’s lawyers had pleaded for a state appeals court to halt the collection saying it was a “practical impossibility” to get an underwriter to sign off on a bond for such a large sum as the former president appeals in the case.</p>

<p>The former president had until Monday to pay before the New York AG was going to ask the court if she could start seizing his assets to satisfy the judgment, including one of Trump’s most valuable buildings on 40 Wall Street in Manhattan.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/will-donald-lose-his-trump-tower-new-york-attorney-general-could-seize-it-to-cover-454mn-civil-fraud-fine-702459">Trump Tower among properties that could be seized to cover $454mn civil fraud fine</a></strong></p>

<p>The pause grants a temporary relief to Trump as he is facing a cash crunch while running for the upcoming presidential election against incumbent President Joe Biden.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Trump civil fraud case</strong></h2>

<p>The former president was found liable for fraudulently inflating his net worth by billions after James filed the civil suit in 2022.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-asks-loyalists-for-more-cash-as-authorities-start-process-of-seizing-his-assets-702869">Properties Trump is likely to lose if he fails to secure bond in $464mn civil fraud case</a></strong></p>

<p>Even before the beginning of the three-month trial in Manhattan, without a jury, Justice Arthur Engoron found Trump engaged in fraud. Therefore, the trial was primarily focused on how much Trump should pay in penalties.</p>

<p>The Republican frontrunner has repeatedly denounced the proceedings as a partisan “witch hunt” and a political vendetta by James, a Democrat.&nbsp;</p>

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An appeals court in New York, on Monday (Mar 25) agreed to pause former United States President Donald Trump’s $454 million civil fraud judgement if he posts a $175 million bond within 10 days marking a temporary victory for the Republican front runner amid his many legal woes.

An appeals court in New York, on Monday (Mar 25) agreed to pause former United States President Donald Trump’s $454 million civil fraud judgement if he posts a $175 million bond within 10 days marking a temporary victory for the Republican front runner amid his many legal woes. The pause comes as New York state authorities were going to begin seizing his assets on Monday. Seizure of Trump’s assets paused The former president had sought to delay the enforcement of a February 16 judgment just as New York Attorney General Letitia James was expected to initiate efforts and start seizing Trump’s properties. WATCH | Trump hurtles toward Monday deadline to pay $454 million fraud penalty The Republican frontrunner was ordered to pay $354.9 million in penalties for fraudulently inflating his assets and net worth to obtain favourable bank loans and lower insurance premiums. The pause came after Trump’s lawyers had pleaded for a state appeals court to halt the collection saying it was a “practical impossibility” to get an underwriter to sign off on a bond for such a large sum as the former president appeals in the case. The former president had until Monday to pay before the New York AG was going to ask the court if she could start seizing his assets to satisfy the judgment, including one of Trump’s most valuable buildings on 40 Wall Street in Manhattan. Also Read | Trump Tower among properties that could be seized to cover $454mn civil fraud fine The pause grants a temporary relief to Trump as he is facing a cash crunch while running for the upcoming presidential election against incumbent President Joe Biden. Trump civil fraud case The former president was found liable for fraudulently inflating his net worth by billions after James filed the civil suit in 2022. Also Read | Properties Trump is likely to lose if he fails to secure bond in $464mn civil fraud case Even before the beginning of the three-month trial in Manhattan, without a jury, Justice Arthur Engoron found Trump engaged in fraud. Therefore, the trial was primarily focused on how much Trump should pay in penalties. The Republican frontrunner has repeatedly denounced the proceedings as a partisan “witch hunt” and a political vendetta by James, a Democrat. (With inputs from agencies)

US court reduces Trump’s $454mn civil fraud ruling bond to $175mn, pauses seizure of assets

<p>Donald Trump, the former US president, unleashed a blitzkrieg of social media outrage at a member of the court staff — barely an hour after the gag order on prohibiting him from doing so was relaxed temporarily.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Social media tirade</strong></h2>

<p>Taking to Truth Social, his own social media platform, Trump accused Allison Greenfield of being a "politically biased and out of control, Trump-hating clerk."</p>

<p>Greenfield has been assisting judge Arthur Engoron in the $250m civil lawsuit trial, which will decide the fate of the former president's New York-based family business, the Trump Organization.</p>

<p>Trump also accused Enrogon of driving businesses and jobs out of New York City, and once again attacked the city's attorney general for launching the suit against him.</p>

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<p>"Other businesses are seeing this miscarriage of justice and fleeing New York! &nbsp;Violent Crime is not fleeing, however. It is setting new records on a daily basis!!!".</p>

<p>"The Radical and Unprecedented actions of Judge Engoron will keep BUSINESSES and JOBS forever out of New York State," he said in another post.</p>

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<p>Calling James a "worldwide disgrace," he once again labelled the trial against him a "illegal witch hunt".&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>Trump's inner circle attacks clerk</strong></h2>

<p>Jason Miller, senior adviser, and a member of Trump's inner circle as per The Guardian, also launched an attack against Greenfield.</p>

<p>On X, he said: "There’s no way President Trump can receive a fair trial when Democrats are sending partisan attack dogs to do their dirty work."</p>

<p>"How is this 'justice'?," he questioned.</p>

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<p>With this, Miller attached a website that labels Greenfield a "Democrat operative and hack" and is devoted to attacking her.</p>

<h2><strong>The lawsuit</strong></h2>

<p>The lawsuit by New York Attorney General Letitia James accuses Trump and his two sons, along with some other people, of financial fraud.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/i-wasnt-involved-testifies-donald-trump-jr-during-civil-fraud-case-trial-involving-father-654136">'I wasn't involved,' testifies Donald Trump Jr. during civil fraud case trial involving father</a></strong></p>

<p>It alleges that they inflated their assets by billions of dollars to secure better loan terms, and seeks at least $250 million in fines. In addition, the lawsuit seeks a permanent ban that could prohibit the defendants from running businesses in New York and a five-year commercial real estate ban against Trump and the Trump Organization.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Donald Trump, the former US president, unleashed a blitzkrieg of social media outrage at a member of the court staff — barely an hour after the gag order on prohibiting him from doing so was relaxed temporarily.

Donald Trump, the former US president, unleashed a blitzkrieg of social media outrage at a member of the court staff — barely an hour after the gag order on prohibiting him from doing so was relaxed temporarily. Social media tirade Taking to Truth Social, his own social media platform, Trump accused Allison Greenfield of being a "politically biased and out of control, Trump-hating clerk." Greenfield has been assisting judge Arthur Engoron in the $250m civil lawsuit trial, which will decide the fate of the former president's New York-based family business, the Trump Organization. Trump also accused Enrogon of driving businesses and jobs out of New York City, and once again attacked the city's attorney general for launching the suit against him. × "Other businesses are seeing this miscarriage of justice and fleeing New York! Violent Crime is not fleeing, however. It is setting new records on a daily basis!!!". "The Radical and Unprecedented actions of Judge Engoron will keep BUSINESSES and JOBS forever out of New York State," he said in another post. × Calling James a "worldwide disgrace," he once again labelled the trial against him a "illegal witch hunt". Also read | Trump mocks Biden for gaffes, but makes the same 'senile' blunders. Kettle calling pot black? Trump's inner circle attacks clerk Jason Miller, senior adviser, and a member of Trump's inner circle as per The Guardian, also launched an attack against Greenfield. On X, he said: "There’s no way President Trump can receive a fair trial when Democrats are sending partisan attack dogs to do their dirty work." "How is this 'justice'?," he questioned. There’s no way President Trump can receive a fair trial when Democrats are sending partisan attack dogs to do their dirty work. How is this “justice”? “Attorney Allison Greenfield: Democrat Operative and Hack” https://t.co/k4MwH5wdHC — Jason Miller (@JasonMillerinDC) November 16, 2023 × With this, Miller attached a website that labels Greenfield a "Democrat operative and hack" and is devoted to attacking her. The lawsuit The lawsuit by New York Attorney General Letitia James accuses Trump and his two sons, along with some other people, of financial fraud. Also read | 'I wasn't involved,' testifies Donald Trump Jr. during civil fraud case trial involving father It alleges that they inflated their assets by billions of dollars to secure better loan terms, and seeks at least $250 million in fines. In addition, the lawsuit seeks a permanent ban that could prohibit the defendants from running businesses in New York and a five-year commercial real estate ban against Trump and the Trump Organization. (With inputs from agencies)

Trump civil fraud trial: Ex-president launches tirade against clerk soon after pause on gag order

<p>Former United States president Donald Trump on Monday (Nov 6) testified in a New York court in the civil fraud trial that threatens to cripple his real estate empire - The Trump Organization. According to a report by the news agency AFP, Trump, 77, was sworn in shortly after 10:00 am (1500 GMT) to testify in the Manhattan courtroom before Judge Arthur Engoron.</p>

<p>Trump and his two adult sons, Donald&nbsp;Jr and Eric,&nbsp;and other Trump Organization executives are accused of exaggerating the value of their real estate assets by billions of dollars to obtain more favourable bank loans and insurance terms.</p>

<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/i-wasnt-involved-testifies-donald-trump-jr-during-civil-fraud-case-trial-involving-father-654136">'I wasn't involved,' testifies Donald Trump Jr. during civil fraud case trial involving father</a></strong></p>

<p>In the courtroom, Trump dismissed the allegations that his company's statements of financial condition were fraudulent, adding the value of the "Trump brand" was also not taken into account.</p>

<p>"I became president because of my brand," he said under questioning from Kevin Wallace, a lawyer for New York Attorney General Letitia James's office which filed the case.&nbsp;</p>

<p>AFP reported Judge Engoron complained that Trump's responses were too long to what were "yes" or "no" questions. "Please, just answer the questions, no speeches," Engoron said, adding that this was not a political rally.</p>

<p>Speaking to reporters before he walked into the courtroom, Trump said, "This trial is ridiculous. The numbers are much greater than the financial statements. And we've already proven that they said Mar-a-Lago was worth $18 million. Mar-a-Lago’s worth anywhere from probably 50 to 100 times more than that. And it's a terrible, terrible thing. These are political operatives that I'm going to be dealing with right now."</p>

<p>New York Attorney General Letitia James, who filed the case, is seeking $250 million in fines.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Mr. Trump has repeatedly and consistently misrepresented and inflated the value of his assets. And before he takes the stand, I am certain that he will engage in name-calling and taunts and race-baiting and call this a witch hunt. But at the end of the day, the only thing that matters are the facts and the numbers. And numbers, my friends, don't lie," James said ahead.&nbsp;</p>

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Former United States president Donald Trump on Monday (Nov 6) testified in a New York court in the civil fraud trial that threatens to cripple his real estate empire - The Trump Organization.

Former United States president Donald Trump on Monday (Nov 6) testified in a New York court in the civil fraud trial that threatens to cripple his real estate empire - The Trump Organization. According to a report by the news agency AFP, Trump, 77, was sworn in shortly after 10:00 am (1500 GMT) to testify in the Manhattan courtroom before Judge Arthur Engoron. Trump and his two adult sons, Donald Jr and Eric, and other Trump Organization executives are accused of exaggerating the value of their real estate assets by billions of dollars to obtain more favourable bank loans and insurance terms. Also read: 'I wasn't involved,' testifies Donald Trump Jr. during civil fraud case trial involving father In the courtroom, Trump dismissed the allegations that his company's statements of financial condition were fraudulent, adding the value of the "Trump brand" was also not taken into account. "I became president because of my brand," he said under questioning from Kevin Wallace, a lawyer for New York Attorney General Letitia James's office which filed the case. AFP reported Judge Engoron complained that Trump's responses were too long to what were "yes" or "no" questions. "Please, just answer the questions, no speeches," Engoron said, adding that this was not a political rally. Speaking to reporters before he walked into the courtroom, Trump said, "This trial is ridiculous. The numbers are much greater than the financial statements. And we've already proven that they said Mar-a-Lago was worth $18 million. Mar-a-Lago’s worth anywhere from probably 50 to 100 times more than that. And it's a terrible, terrible thing. These are political operatives that I'm going to be dealing with right now." New York Attorney General Letitia James, who filed the case, is seeking $250 million in fines. "Mr. Trump has repeatedly and consistently misrepresented and inflated the value of his assets. And before he takes the stand, I am certain that he will engage in name-calling and taunts and race-baiting and call this a witch hunt. But at the end of the day, the only thing that matters are the facts and the numbers. And numbers, my friends, don't lie," James said ahead. (With inputs from agencies)

Ex-US president Donald Trump testifies in civil fraud trial

<p>A New York appeals court on Thursday refused to delay Donald Trump's scheduled Oct&nbsp;2 civil fraud trial, after the former US president accused the trial judge of wrongly refusing to throw out most of the case.</p>

<p>In a brief order, a five-judge panel of the Appellate Division, a mid-level appeals court in Manhattan, denied Trump's motion to postpone the trial.</p>

<p>It also lifted a Sept. 14 order by Justice David Friedman to put the trial on hold while it considered Trump's motion. Friedman was part of Thursday's panel.</p>

<p>The panel ruled two days after state court Justice Arthur Engoron found that Trump and his family business persistently and fraudulently overvalued his assets and net worth in order to obtain better terms on loans and insurance.</p>

<p>Trump had been sued in September 2022 by state Attorney General Letitia James, who accused him, his adult sons, the Trump Organisation and others of "staggering fraud" in how they valued properties.</p>

<p>James is seeking at least $250 million in penalties, a ban against Trump and his sons Donald Jr and Eric from running businesses in New York, and a five-year commercial real estate ban against Trump and the Trump Organisation.</p>

<p>Lawyers for Trump and the other defendants were not immediately available for comment. James' office had no immediate comment.</p>

<p>The case is unrelated to the four criminal indictments that Trump faces, including for trying to overturn the 2020 presidential election.</p>

<p>Trump has pleaded not guilty to all, and cast litigation against him as part of a politically-motivated, Democratic witch hunt as he seeks a return to the White House. James is a Democrat.</p>

<p>Despite his legal woes, Trump holds a commanding lead for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination.</p>

<h2><strong>Witness lists</strong></h2>

<p>Trump sued Engoron on Sept. 14, seeking to delay the trial and accusing him of ignoring a June ruling from the appeals court that, according to Trump, required gutting James' case because many of her claims were too old.</p>

<p>Engoron's decision on Tuesday showed that he believed the appeals court ruling had little effect on James' case.</p>

<p>The judge said the defendants were living in "a fantasy world, not the real world," as they made up valuations for properties including Trump's Mar-a-Lago compound in Florida and Trump Tower penthouse in Manhattan.</p>

<p>Engoron found "conclusive evidence" that Trump had overstated his fortune by as much as $2.2 billion.</p>

<p>He also ordered the cancellation of certificates that let some of Trump's businesses operate.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/biden-says-us-democracy-in-danger-if-extremist-trump-returns-to-power-640749"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Biden says US democracy in danger if `extremist` Trump returns to power</strong></a></p>

<p>This could force Trump to cede control to a receiver of properties including Manhattan's Trump Tower, a Wall Street office building, golf courses and his family estate in suburban Westchester County, New York.</p>

<p>Late on Wednesday night, the attorney general's office and defence lawyers disclosed lists of witnesses, potentially numbering well over 100, who may be called to testify.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Race for 2024 Presidential elections heat up: Trump skips debate, meet auto workers on strike</strong></p>

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<p>Donald Trump and his adult sons appear on both lists, as do former Trump Organisation Chief Financial Officer Allen Weisselberg and controller Jeffrey McConney.</p>

<p>The attorney general's list also includes Trump's one-time personal lawyer and fixer Michael Cohen, who has turned against his former boss, and Trump's daughter Ivanka Trump, who the appeals court dismissed as a defendant in June.</p>

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A New York appeals court on Thursday refused to delay Donald Trump's scheduled Oct 2 civil fraud trial, after the former US president accused the trial judge of wrongly refusing to throw out most of the case.

A New York appeals court on Thursday refused to delay Donald Trump's scheduled Oct 2 civil fraud trial, after the former US president accused the trial judge of wrongly refusing to throw out most of the case. In a brief order, a five-judge panel of the Appellate Division, a mid-level appeals court in Manhattan, denied Trump's motion to postpone the trial. It also lifted a Sept. 14 order by Justice David Friedman to put the trial on hold while it considered Trump's motion. Friedman was part of Thursday's panel. The panel ruled two days after state court Justice Arthur Engoron found that Trump and his family business persistently and fraudulently overvalued his assets and net worth in order to obtain better terms on loans and insurance. Trump had been sued in September 2022 by state Attorney General Letitia James, who accused him, his adult sons, the Trump Organisation and others of "staggering fraud" in how they valued properties. James is seeking at least $250 million in penalties, a ban against Trump and his sons Donald Jr and Eric from running businesses in New York, and a five-year commercial real estate ban against Trump and the Trump Organisation. Lawyers for Trump and the other defendants were not immediately available for comment. James' office had no immediate comment. The case is unrelated to the four criminal indictments that Trump faces, including for trying to overturn the 2020 presidential election. Trump has pleaded not guilty to all, and cast litigation against him as part of a politically-motivated, Democratic witch hunt as he seeks a return to the White House. James is a Democrat. Despite his legal woes, Trump holds a commanding lead for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination. Witness lists Trump sued Engoron on Sept. 14, seeking to delay the trial and accusing him of ignoring a June ruling from the appeals court that, according to Trump, required gutting James' case because many of her claims were too old. Engoron's decision on Tuesday showed that he believed the appeals court ruling had little effect on James' case. The judge said the defendants were living in "a fantasy world, not the real world," as they made up valuations for properties including Trump's Mar-a-Lago compound in Florida and Trump Tower penthouse in Manhattan. Engoron found "conclusive evidence" that Trump had overstated his fortune by as much as $2.2 billion. He also ordered the cancellation of certificates that let some of Trump's businesses operate. Also read: Biden says US democracy in danger if `extremist` Trump returns to power This could force Trump to cede control to a receiver of properties including Manhattan's Trump Tower, a Wall Street office building, golf courses and his family estate in suburban Westchester County, New York. Late on Wednesday night, the attorney general's office and defence lawyers disclosed lists of witnesses, potentially numbering well over 100, who may be called to testify. Watch: Race for 2024 Presidential elections heat up: Trump skips debate, meet auto workers on strike × Donald Trump and his adult sons appear on both lists, as do former Trump Organisation Chief Financial Officer Allen Weisselberg and controller Jeffrey McConney. The attorney general's list also includes Trump's one-time personal lawyer and fixer Michael Cohen, who has turned against his former boss, and Trump's daughter Ivanka Trump, who the appeals court dismissed as a defendant in June. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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