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legal-politics1 year ago

"Trump's $175 Million Appeal Bond: The Shady Banker and the Underwriter's Easy Decision"

Former President Donald Trump posted a $175 million bond in the New York civil fraud case after a state appeals court reduced the amount from $454 million, with the bond protecting his assets from seizure while he appeals the fraud judgment. The chairman of the company underwriting the bond stated that it was an easy decision, despite nearly 30 insurance companies declining to underwrite it. Additionally, an insurance company previously posted a $92 million appeal bond for Trump in a federal defamation case, prompting the CEO to defend the decision in a letter to investors.

via Fox Business|
#appeal-bond#donald-trump#insurance-companies
legal2 years ago

Trump's Legal Defeats Pile Up: Gag Order Challenge Rejected in New York

A New York state appeals court has rejected former President Donald Trump's challenge to overturn a gag order that restricts him from publicly discussing court staff in his New York civil fraud trial. The gag order was issued after Trump falsely claimed on social media that a judge's law clerk was the girlfriend of U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer. Trump's appeal argued that the order violated his constitutional right to free speech, but the court ruled that the order had a minimal impact and was limited to statements about court staff. The trial, brought by the New York attorney general, accuses Trump of lying about his net worth to deceive lenders and seeks to fine him at least $250 million. The judge is expected to issue a verdict in January.

via Reuters|
#donald-trump#free-speech#gag-order
politics2 years ago

Trump Lawyers Frustrated as Lack of Planning Backfires in Court

Donald Trump's lawyers failed to lift the gag order in his New York civil fraud case before his scheduled testimony, as they waited too long to appeal the ban. The court ruled that any decision on the matter will now come after the trial, rendering it moot. Trump's legal team, led by attorney Chris Kise, had previously angered the court by attempting to transfer or dismiss the case for lack of jurisdiction, despite these arguments being repeatedly rejected. The lawyers have now made the law clerk's alleged influence over the judge the central issue of their motion for a mistrial, citing First Amendment concerns. However, their attempts to expedite relief have been unsuccessful, and Trump will have to answer questions about the fraud allegations instead of attacking the law clerk.

via Above the Law|
#donald-trump#gag-order#justice-engoron
legal2 years ago

Trump fights to overturn gag order in New York civil fraud case

Former President Donald Trump is seeking permission to appeal the reinstated gag orders in his New York civil fraud case to the state's highest court. The gag orders were imposed after Trump shared a photo of the judge's law clerk with U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and falsely claimed she was Schumer's girlfriend. The orders were temporarily paused but later reinstated. Trump's lawyer argues that the orders violate his First Amendment rights. Trump is accused of unlawfully overstating his net worth in the case and faces fines and potential imprisonment for violating the gag orders.

via Yahoo News|
#appeals-court#donald-trump#first-amendment
legal2 years ago

Trump's Gag Orders and Legal Battles: A Closer Look

Two judges have issued narrow gag orders in Donald Trump's federal election-obstruction case in D.C. and the New York civil fraud case against him and his business, limiting what he can publicly say about the cases. Trump has appealed both rulings, arguing that they infringe on his First Amendment rights. The gag orders have been paused and reinstated multiple times, making it difficult to track their current status. In the D.C. case, the order prohibits Trump from disparaging prosecutors, witnesses, and court personnel involved in his trial. In the New York case, Trump is barred from discussing any member of the judge's staff, including a law clerk, due to concerns for her safety. The legality of the orders will be debated by the appeals court at a later date.

via The Washington Post|
#donald-trump#federal-election-obstruction-case#first-amendment