Trump Targets Dismissed: Indictments Against Comey, NY Attorney General Thrown Out
New York – A judge has dismissed indictments brought against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James, both targets of legal action initiated by Donald Trump. The rulings, delivered [Date – February 2024, inferred from source], represent a meaningful development in the ongoing legal battles stemming from TrumpS claims of political persecution.
The dismissals follow Trump’s repeated vows to pursue legal retribution against those he believes unfairly targeted him. While a civil conviction requiring Trump to pay $450 million (approximately €389 million) in a financial fraud case was initially secured by James’ office, that ruling was afterward overturned by an appeals court, though the conviction itself was upheld. Trump had publicly stated his intention to reverse these outcomes if re-elected, highlighting the high stakes and politically charged nature of these cases. The cancellation of the indictments against comey and James underscores the complexities of leveraging legal systems for political ends and the potential for shifting outcomes based on changing administrations.
The Attorney General of the State of new York initially obtained a civil conviction against Donald Trump in February 2024,demanding a payment of $450 million,including interest,related to allegations of financial fraud and asset overvaluation. Though, an appeals court later reduced the fine, while maintaining the conviction.
The World with AFP.
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