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Key Points:
Appellate Court Ruling: A New York appellate court has overturned a lower court ruling that found Donald Trump and his company liable for fraud. Two judges agreed to join the majority decision to ensure the case could be appealed to the state’s highest court.
Trump’s reaction: Trump called the decision a “TOTAL VICTORY” and claimed the court had the “Courage” to overturn an “unlawful and disgraceful Decision.”
The Lawsuit: New York Attorney General Letitia James alleged that Trump, his sons, and former CFO Allen Weisselberg inflated the value of Trump Organization properties to secure favorable loan terms.
previous Ruling: A lower court judge, Arthur Engoron, had already found the Trumps liable on some counts before the full trial.
the Trial: The trial itself (October 2023 – January 2024) was unusual, lacking a jury and featuring moments of levity and unusual behavior from those involved (Trump Jr.’s jokes, a courtroom artist request, an arrest).
No Comment from AG: representatives for the New York Attorney General’s office have not yet commented on the ruling.
In essence, the case isn’t over. The ruling allows Trump to appeal to the highest court in New York State.
