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Executives of RCI Hospitality Holdings were charged with bribing a New York tax auditor through trips and lap dances at strip clubs to avoid paying $8 million in taxes, with evidence including emails and text messages revealing a scheme spanning from 2010 to 2024.
New York AG Letitia James sued Zelle's parent company, Early Warning Services, for enabling fraud and failing to implement safety features, leading to over $1 billion in user losses from 2017 to 2023, seeking restitution and stronger anti-fraud measures.
The New York Attorney General's Office has rejected Donald Trump's request to drop a $480 million civil fraud case, arguing that it does not impede his presidential duties. Trump's lawyer claimed the case's continuation harms national unity and his ability to govern, but the AG's office dismissed these arguments, stating that civil litigation does not violate constitutional duties. The case, which accuses Trump of inflating his assets, is currently on appeal after a judge ordered him to pay significant fines.
New York Attorney General Letitia James has asked a judge to void former President Donald Trump's $175 million bond in his civil fraud case, expressing concerns about the company's ability to secure the bond and criticizing Trump's team's apparent hold on the collateral. The filing comes as Trump faces a New York criminal hush money case and a state appeals court judge rejected his request for an emergency stay of the trial.
The New York Attorney General's office is seeking to void a $175 million bond posted by former President Donald Trump to secure a larger monetary damage award in his civil business fraud case, citing insufficient identifiable collateral and concerns about the surety company's qualifications. The AG's office opposes Trump's motion to justify the insurer and is asking for a replacement bond within seven days. Trump was found liable for fraud and ordered to pay $454 million in damages, which is growing with interest as he appeals the verdict.
The firm that posted a $175 million bond for Donald Trump defended the deal in a court filing, asserting that it is adequately secured by the former president's cash. New York Attorney General Letitia James had raised concerns about the arrangement, including the licensing of the bond company. The filing also revealed that the bond is backed by Trump's Charles Schwab brokerage account and argued that the bond company is properly licensed. However, some experts believe that the filing may not have fully addressed all of James's concerns, and a court hearing is set to examine the matter further.
New York Attorney General Letitia James, after winning a $454 million judgment against Donald Trump for fraud, is now pursuing claims that Trump withheld evidence from her fraud probe. She is seeking additional fines under NY law if evidence subpoenaed was lost or destroyed. The focus is on three internal Trump Organization email chains from 2016 that were not turned over to her office, which were used as evidence in sending former Trump CFO Allen Weisselberg to jail for perjury. The AG's office is pushing for a forensic review to determine if the emails were in the possession of the Trump Organization and why they were never turned over, potentially seeking sanctions for spoliation.
Right-wing operatives Jacob Wohl and Jack Burkman have been ordered to pay up to $1.25 million in fines for orchestrating a robocall campaign aimed at suppressing Black votes in the 2020 election. The campaign involved sending false warnings about mail-in voting to predominantly Black New Yorkers, causing anxiety and distress to some recipients. Under a settlement agreement, the operatives must pay a $1 million judgment to the New York attorney general’s office, the National Coalition on Black Civic Participation, and individual plaintiffs. They have also faced legal action in other states for similar voter suppression tactics.
Conservative activists Jacob Wohl and Jack Burkman have agreed to pay $1 million to the New York attorney general’s office and others for running a voter suppression campaign targeting Black voters during the 2020 election. The settlement deal, announced by state Attorney General Letitia James, stems from a campaign that used robocalls to spread election-related misinformation to discourage voting. The pair will pay the judgment to the attorney general's office, the National Coalition on Black Civic Participation, and individual plaintiffs. They face increased penalties if they fail to pay by December 31, 2024. This is the latest punishment for Wohl and Burkman, who have previously faced penalties for similar schemes during the 2020 election.
The New York Attorney General, Letitia James, may begin collecting Donald Trump's assets if he fails to post a $175 million bond by next Monday, as required by a civil fraud ruling against him. A leading real estate lawyer stated that if the bond motion fails, James could start collection efforts. Trump's bond was initially rejected due to missing paperwork, and the surety backing it is not admitted in New York. An in-person hearing is scheduled for April 22, 2024, to discuss bond issues.
Donald Trump faces potential financial trouble as he must come up with a $175 million bond by next Monday, or risk having cash in his accounts seized by New York Attorney General Letitia James. The court rejected the bond's paperwork due to verification issues with the insurance company backing it, and Trump's financial consultant warns that his companies may not be financially solvent if their daily expenses are seized. Despite maintaining his innocence, Trump's legal and financial challenges continue to mount.
Legal analyst Glenn Kirschner suggests that former President Donald Trump's $175 million bond payment, posted to appeal a civil fraud ruling against him, may be in jeopardy due to missing paperwork and questions about the sufficiency of the surety backing it. New York Attorney General Letitia James has raised concerns about the backing entity, Knight Specialty Insurance Company, and a hearing set for April 22 could bring increased scrutiny to the bond's questionable background, potentially imperiling Trump's appeal efforts.
Attorney and Fox News legal analyst Gregg Jarrett criticized New York Attorney General Letitia James' response to the rejection of Donald Trump's $175 million bond as "vindictive and abusive," following a civil fraud ruling against Trump and his organization. James raised concerns about the sufficiency of the bond and the eligibility of the surety company, Knight Specialty Insurance Company, prompting a refile of paperwork. Jarrett argued that the bond is valid and fully collateralized, accusing James of attempting an end-run to disqualify the surety company after being "spanked by the appellate court."
The surety company that posted Donald Trump's $175 million civil fraud bond suggested that insurers "probably didn't charge" the former president enough for the bond, which was later rejected due to missing paperwork. New York Attorney General Letitia James raised questions about the "sufficiency" of the bond, and a court hearing is scheduled for April 22 to discuss details of the bond.
New York Attorney General Letitia James has raised concerns about the $175 million bond provided by Knight Specialty Insurance Company for Donald Trump's civil fraud case, questioning if it meets legal requirements. The company's qualification to provide the bond is being challenged, and a hearing on the issue is scheduled for April 22. Trump and his co-defendants were originally required to post $464 million to shield their assets during the appeal, but a New York appeals court reduced the amount to $175 million. Trump is personally liable for nearly the entire judgment of about $454 million imposed by the court.