A spokeswoman for New York State Attorney General Letitia James’ office responded to Monday’s court ruling by saying the $464 million judgment against former President Donald Trump “remains in effect.”
A five-member New York Court of Appeals ruled that Trump could post a bond “worth $175 million” to cover the sentence. The court also delayed enforcement of the $464 million judgment by 10 days.
Former President Donald Trump during his trial in New York State Supreme Court on October 17, 2023. (Doug Mills/The New York Times/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
“The $464 million judgment, plus interest, against Donald Trump and the other defendants remains in effect,” the spokesperson said.
The statement continued: “Donald Trump remains held accountable for his extraordinary misconduct.” “The court has already found that he engaged in a long-standing fraud to unfairly inflate his net worth and unfairly enrich himself, his family, and his organization.”
The court’s decision on Monday, which came on a day when courts do not normally issue decisions, was seen as a “significant” and “unexpected” victory for President Trump, establishment media reported.
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Two people familiar with his finances told multiple media outlets that Trump should be able to post bail by then. “We got what we wanted,” the source said. Said ABC News.
Constitutional scholar Jonathan Turley praised the court’s decision. “For anyone looking for a thrilling moment in the middle of the night, this will be a disappointment,” he says. Posted “We hope that the Court of Appeals will restore a degree of objectivity and restraint that was missing at the trial level.”
“The real sunk cost of this controversy is probably being generated by Democrats who are seen as engaging in raw legal action,” he continued. “Turning New York’s judicial system into an inescapable political vortex is disgusting to many citizens and businesses alike.”
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So was Trump. willingly With the verdict. “I highly respect the Appellate Division’s decision and intend to post $175 million in cash or bond within 10 days, if necessary.I thank the Appellate Division for its swift action, but Engoron The judge is a disgrace to this country and this should not be tolerated,” President Trump said.
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