Appeals Court Throws Out Half-Billion-Dollar Fine Against Trump in Civil Fraud Case

A New York appeals court has thrown out the outrageous half-billion-dollar fine imposed on President Trump after he was found liable in the civil fraud prosecution brought by New York State Attorney General Letitia James.

This is a significant victory for the president, wiping out the crushing financial penalty. Nevertheless, Trump has not been completely vindicated — at least not yet. The appellate division was divided on the underlying merits of the case, but it left in place the lower court’s fraud verdict. Moreover, some of the nonfinancial injunctive penalties meted out by Judge Arthur Engoron (like James, an elected progressive Democrat) will remain in place. That means the Trump Organization will be subject to continued monitoring and other restrictions.

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Andrew C. McCarthy

Andrew C. McCarthy is a senior fellow at National Review Institute, an NR contributing editor, and author of Ball of Collusion: The Plot to Rig an Election and Destroy a Presidency.

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A New York appeals court has thrown out the outrageous half-billion-dollar fine imposed on President Trump after he was found liable in the civil fraud prosecution brought by New York State Attorney General Letitia James.

This is a significant victory for the president, wiping out the crushing financial penalty. Nevertheless, Trump has not been completely vindicated — at least not yet. The appellate division was divided on the underlying merits of the case, but it left in place the lower court’s fraud verdict. Moreover, some of the nonfinancial injunctive penalties meted out by Judge Arthur Engoron (like James, an elected progressive Democrat) will remain in place. That means the Trump Organization will be subject to continued monitoring and other restrictions.

About the Author

Andrew C. McCarthy

Andrew C. McCarthy is a senior fellow at National Review Institute, an NR contributing editor, and author of Ball of Collusion: The Plot to Rig an Election and Destroy a Presidency.