New York Lawyer Common Letitia James is refusing to drop the civil fraud case in opposition to Trump.
Letitia James argued US presidents are usually not immune from civil lawsuits.
In February, after 11 weeks of a Soviet-style non-jury trial, far-left Choose Engoron ordered Trump to pay greater than a $355 million effective and barred Trump “from serving as an officer or director of any New York company or different authorized entity in New York for a interval of three years.”
The $355 million judgment PLUS each day curiosity swelled to $464 million.
Letitia James beforehand sought $370 million in ‘damages’ when there was no sufferer in a civil fraud case in opposition to Trump. She additionally sought to ban Trump and his sons from working any companies in New York. She accused Trump of inflating his property and defrauding lenders and insurance coverage firms.
In September New York appellate judges appeared skeptical of Letitia James’s NYC civil fraud case in opposition to President Trump.
The New York appeals courtroom has not but reversed the judgment, and Letitia James is refusing to again down.
Fox Information reported:
New York Lawyer Common Letitia James stated she won’t drop the civil fraud case in opposition to President-elect Donald Trump as she waits for the attraction courtroom choice, arguing presidents are usually not immune from civil litigation.
Trump and his attorneys demanded that James drop her civil fraud case in opposition to him, his household and his companies “for the larger good of the nation” final month.
Trump was ordered to pay a $454 million civil fraud judgment in James’ lawsuit in opposition to him.
Trump has appealed the ruling, and judges on a New York appeals courtroom appeared receptive to doubtlessly reversing the judgment altogether.
The New York lawyer common’s workplace on Tuesday stated they don’t seem to be going to take motion to drop the case in opposition to the president-elect.
James’ workplace argued that presidents shouldn’t have immunity from civil litigation arising from unofficial conduct, and stated lawsuits “might proceed whereas the president is in workplace.”
Letitia James violated Donald Trump’s civil rights and the civil rights of the American individuals. These are prosecutable offenses.@RogerSeverino_ pic.twitter.com/ZXhpq0jnag
— Heritage Basis (@Heritage) December 10, 2024
Final month Letitia James vowed to proceed to go after President Trump after he gained the presidential election in a landslide.
Letitia James was fully unhinged throughout her press convention.
“So right here we’re. We’ve studied their platforms. We’ve recognized sure potentialities, reality patterns. We’ve created contingency plans,” she stated. “So it doesn’t matter what the subsequent administration throws at us, we’re prepared. We’re prepared to answer their assaults.”
After focusing on Trump with a bogus civil fraud case, Letitia James accused Trump of being the one in search of revenge.
“We didn’t anticipate this consequence, however we’re ready to answer this consequence. We’re ready to battle again as soon as once more,” Letitia James stated.
“This isn’t the time to be fearful, New York. However trustworthy. And steadfast. Figuring out that I because the lawyer common, together with my complete group, we’re guardians of the regulation. And we’re ready, my buddies, to battle again,” she stated.
WATCH:
NY AG Letitia James requires extra lawfare in response to President Trump’s monumental win:
“We didn’t anticipate this consequence, however we’re ready to answer this consequence. We’re ready to battle again as soon as once more.” pic.twitter.com/w9rBKwF6Yj
— Actual Mac Report (@RealMacReport) November 6, 2024
Heritage Basis VP Roger Severino stated Letitia James violated Trump’s civil rights and the civil rights of the American individuals.
These are prosecutable offenses.
Letitia James violated Donald Trump’s civil rights and the civil rights of the American individuals. These are prosecutable offenses.@RogerSeverino_ pic.twitter.com/ZXhpq0jnag
— Heritage Basis (@Heritage) December 10, 2024