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politics1 year ago

"Right-wing Operatives Settle for $1.25M Over Misleading 2020 Robocalls"

Far-right operatives Jacob Wohl and Jack Burkman have agreed to pay up to $1.2 million to settle a lawsuit filed by New York Attorney General Letitia James over a robocall campaign aimed at suppressing the Black vote ahead of the 2020 election. The campaign involved more than 5,000 robocalls filled with misinformation about voting in New York, falsely claiming that voting by mail would result in personal information being used by the police, credit card companies, and the CDC. The settlement, which still needs judicial approval, includes a $1 million damages payment that can be reduced to $393,000 if payment deadlines are met, or increased to $1.25 million if missed. Wohl and Burkman had previously been fined by the FCC and pleaded guilty to related charges in Ohio.

via NBC News|
#2020-election#jack-burkman#jacob-wohl
politics1 year ago

"FDNY Faces Fallout Over Firefighters' Political Heckling at Graduation Ceremony"

The New York City Fire Department (FDNY) issued a memo scolding firefighters for booing New York Attorney General Letitia James and cheering for former President Trump at a promotion ceremony, warning them to protest on their own time and not express political views while on duty. The department's Bureau of Investigations and Trials is identifying those involved, and the controversy has led to concerns about losing the event venue's support. The FDNY emphasized that the issue is about professionalism at official events and not politics.

via Fox News|
#fdny#former-president-trump#memo
environment-legal1 year ago

"NY Attorney General Sues JBS Over Misleading Climate Claims"

New York Attorney General Letitia James is suing JBS Foods, the world's largest beef producer, for false advertising regarding sustainability claims, alleging that the company made misleading pledges to curb deforestation and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The lawsuit seeks $454 million in damages and aims to halt JBS's "Net Zero by 2040" campaign. This legal action comes as James also pursues a nearly $355 million fine from former President Trump in a civil fraud case, with interest accruing at over $112,000 per day.

via Daily Mail|
#climate-change#environment-legal#false-advertising
legalcrime1 year ago

"NRA and Wayne LaPierre Found Liable for Misusing Funds in Civil Corruption Trial"

A civil corruption trial in New York City found the National Rifle Association and its former CEO, Wayne LaPierre, liable for diverting millions of dollars for personal use, with the jury ruling in favor of New York Attorney General Letitia James. The NRA failed to properly manage its finances, and LaPierre, along with other executives, violated their duties. The jury recommended monetary damages, and the judge will have the final say on remedies, including potential bans on serving on charity boards and oversight of the NRA's finances. Despite the verdict, none of the defendants have been criminally charged, and the NRA's influence and membership have declined in recent years.

via NBC News|
#civil-corruption-trial#legalcrime#new-york-attorney-general-letitia-james
legal-politics1 year ago

"Judge Rules in Trump Civil Fraud Trial, Orders $355 Million Payment"

New York Judge Arthur Engoron found Michael Cohen's testimony "credible" in former President Trump's civil fraud trial, ordering Trump to pay over $355 million for conspiring to alter his company's value. Despite perjury allegations, Engoron deemed Cohen's testimony credible based on its plausibility and corroboration by other trial evidence, stating that pleading guilty to perjury doesn't mean a person never tells the truth. Trump criticized the ruling as political, while Cohen called it "just and fair," acknowledging that he was "stupid" to lie to Congress for his former boss.

via The Hill|
#civil-fraud-trial#donald-trump#judge-arthur-engoron
legalpolitics2 years ago

"New York AG Blocks Trump From Real Estate Industry, Citing Martin Shkreli's Lifetime Pharma Ban"

New York Attorney General Letitia James cited Martin Shkreli's lifetime ban from the pharmaceutical industry to support her case against former President Donald Trump, seeking to block him from the real estate industry for fraudulently inflating his assets. The Second Circuit upheld Shkreli's ban due to his monopolistic behavior, and James wants a similar ban for Trump and his associates, along with disgorgement of ill-gotten gains. The attorney general's office invoked a federal judge's ruling against Shkreli, citing the same statute used against Trump, and the judge is expected to issue a ruling before the end of the month.

via The Messenger|
#donald-trump#legalpolitics#lifetime-ban
legalcourt2 years ago

"Trump's Defiance: Closing Arguments in Civil Fraud Trial"

In a New York civil fraud trial, Donald Trump defied a judge's order and delivered a six-minute speech in court, claiming innocence and accusing officials of targeting him. The judge cut him off, and the trial is expected to conclude with a verdict by Jan. 31. The trial involves allegations of Trump exaggerating his wealth on financial statements, and the New York Attorney General seeks $370 million in penalties and to bar Trump from doing business in New York. The trial took a tumultuous turn as Trump's in-court remarks clashed with the judge's rules, and it occurred amidst a bomb threat at the judge's house.

via The Associated Press|
#civil-fraud-trial#donald-trump#judge-arthur-engoron
politics2 years ago

Judge Engoron's Scathing Critique of Trump's Credibility and Failed Courtroom Tactics

Judge Arthur Engoron rejected Donald Trump's appeal for a directed ruling in his civil fraud trial, highlighting "fatal flaws" in the former president's defense. Engoron criticized the testimony of an expert witness, who was paid $877,500, stating that "some experts will say whatever you want them to say." The judge dismissed Trump's argument that property valuations are subjective, calling it a "lie." Engoron described Trump's attempts to have the case thrown out as "frivolous" and is expected to decide on the punishment against the former president in late January or early February. Trump denies all wrongdoing and claims the case is politically motivated.

via Newsweek|
#civil-fraud-trial#donald-trump#financial-statements
legal2 years ago

Unconventional Judge Holds Fate of Trump's NY Empire in Fraud Trial

The fate of Donald Trump's civil fraud trial now rests in the hands of Judge Arthur Engoron, an unconventional New York judge who will decide the verdict without a jury. Engoron has already ruled that Trump fraudulently inflated his net worth and imposed initial punishments, but legal experts suggest that the judge may have lacked the authority to dissolve Trump's New York companies. The judge's decision, expected next month, could include a fine above the original $250 million sought by the New York Attorney General Letitia James and potentially bar Trump from running a business in the state. Trump's lawyers have appealed the judge's ruling, and the appeals court has granted a pause to consider Engoron's decision.

via Yahoo News|
#civil-fraud-trial#donald-trump#judge-arthur-engoron
politics2 years ago

"Trump's Civil Trial: Gag Order Issued as Online Rage Persists"

The civil trial against former President Donald Trump, his family, and his business empire continues in New York City, with New York Attorney General Letitia James seeking to prove that the Trump Organization fraudulently overvalued its assets. The trial has seen witness testimonies and a partial gag order imposed by the judge to prevent verbal attacks against court staff. The proceedings have focused on financial records and statements of financial conditions prepared by accounting firm Mazars USA LLP. Trump's defense has objected to the statute of limitations for certain documents, while James alleges fraud and misrepresentation on financial statements by Trump and his associates.

via Fox News|
#assets#fraud#new-york-attorney-general-letitia-james
politics2 years ago

Trump's Civil Trial Begins as Dem Governor Shifts Stance on Border Crossings: Top Headlines Update

The civil trial against former President Trump and the Trump Organization, initiated by New York Attorney General Letitia James, is set to begin in New York City. Meanwhile, the governor of New York is changing her stance on border crossings, expressing a desire to "limit" who can cross. In other news, a former Kamala Harris adviser has been chosen to serve out the remainder of Dianne Feinstein's Senate term, student loan borrowers are preparing for the resumption of payments, and Taylor Swift turns a Chiefs game into a star-studded event amid rumors of her dating Travis Kelce.

via Fox News|
#border-crossings#new-york-attorney-general-letitia-james#politics