New York Attorney General Letitia James is refusing to dismiss the nearly $500 million judgment against President-elect Donald Trump, despite his victory. NBC News reported.
Not coincidentally, Mr. James, who campaigned on a promise to go after Mr. Trump, delivered a bizarre and cryptic speech the day after Mr. Trump's election victory last month, calling him “fighting back.” ” he swore.
“I hope he continues his legal work against President Trump in his second term.”
In the end, she rejected President Trump's request to resign. $486 million civil fraud judgment NBC News pointed out against him.
The news network reported that a lawyer for Mr. James's office wrote in a letter to Mr. Trump's lawyer, John Sauer, that “our firm is committed to the “final There is no provision for reversing the 'judgment' or seeking dismissal of the case.”
Mr. Sauer made the following request to Mr. James's office last month: Voluntary dismissal NBC News argues that the lawsuit could impede Trump's ability to serve as president and that the lawsuit should be dropped in order to promote “unity,” and Sauer did not immediately respond to a request for comment. He added that he did not respond.
New York State Assistant Attorney General Judith Baer told Sauer in a letter released Tuesday that “the defendant's pending appeal would interfere with Trump's official duties as president,” the news network said. Your claims have no basis.”
Mr. Weil also joined Special Counsel Jack Smith, who dropped two federal cases against Mr. Trump, and Manhattan District Attorney Alvin, who agreed to indefinitely postpone but not withdraw Mr. Trump's sentencing on state felonies. He sidestepped Mr. Sauer's argument that Mr. James should emulate Mr. Bragg's office. Added NBC News.
But some judges at the New York Court of Appeals in September appeared willing to throw out or reduce civil fraud judgments against President Trump. Associated Press reported. The media outlet said the court could either uphold the original sentence, reduce or modify the punishment, or overturn the sentence. A majority of the five appellate judges must agree to change the sentence.
strange speech
The day after Trump decisively defeated Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election, James garnered a lot of attention with a bizarre and cryptic speech in which he vowed to “fight back” against the president-elect.
James appears to reflect his anger, shock, and sadness over Trump's victory, with the endings of phrases spoken in a whisper, frequent dramatic pauses, and the pronunciation of important words cut short. He spoke with a heavy tone.
“We did not expect this result, but we are ready for it,” James continued. “And my office has been preparing for months because we have been here before. We have faced this challenge before and used the rule of law to We fought back. And as Attorney General, we are ready to fight back. It is my job to protect and protect the rights of New Yorkers and the rule of law in this great state. I have no intention of withdrawing from it.”
You can watch a video of her related remarks here here From around 9:20.
“Let Big Tish James say this.”
One prominent Trump legal ally ignored James' harsh words and fired back at her.
Attorney Mike Davis — Founder of Article 3 projectIt's “defending constitutionalist judges and the rule of law,” he slammed James during an appearance on his podcast, “The Benny Show,” on Thursday.
“I just want to say this to New York State Attorney General Big Tish James,” Davis said. said. “I dare you to continue your legal work against President Trump for a second term. Because listen, sweetheart, we're not fooling around this time. And we're going to charge you with conspiracy against the right. I'll put your fat ass in jail, and I promise you that. ”
Davis also asked James to “think twice before you violate President Trump's constitutional rights and the constitutional rights of other Americans. … It will never happen again.” ” he warned.
Fox News reported. We have reached out to James' office for a response to Davis' comments.
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