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Judge rejects temporary pause in enforcement of Trump civil fraud penalties

A judge in the New York State Appellate Division ruled Wednesday that a multimillion-dollar fine imposed in former President Trump’s civil fraud case will not be stayed while he appeals the verdict. But for now, President Trump can apply for the loan. Judge Anil Singh halted enforcement of a more than $454 million fine ordered […]

Trump penalties in New York fraud case formally set at more than $454m | Donald Trump

Donald Trump’s fine in a New York civil fraud case for manipulating property values ​​to obtain favorable loan and insurance rates was officially set at more than $454 million on Friday. The verdict includes a $354 million fine and $100 million in prejudgment interest, which the former president is expected to pay, following a three-month […]

Florida bill would establish stricter penalties for children carrying guns

Florida’s new bill would create harsher penalties for children caught with gun possession, and the state Legislature is scheduled to debate the proposal this week. House Bill 1181, the Juvenile Justice Act, would make first-time illegal possession of a firearm by a minor a first-degree felony instead of a first-degree misdemeanor and extend the time […]

DeSantis wants tough new penalties for retail theft and porch piracy

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has announced new legislation aimed at cracking down on retail theft, hoping to prevent the same crime wave seen in the liberal state from reaching the Sunshine State. In 2022, retailers across the country will lose $112 billion to retail theft, with spikes in major cities like New York, Los Angeles […]

Harming police K9 dogs could warrant harsher penalties in these states

Lawmakers in at least six states are considering longer prison terms and increased fines for those who harm or kill police dogs, despite questions about how the animals are used and their troubled history. The idea has bipartisan support. In Kansas, the Republican-controlled House on Wednesday ruled that a judge could sentence first-time offenders to […]

Oregon lawmakers focus on affordable housing, drug penalties, and summer school

Oregon lawmakers on Monday opened a short legislative session expected to be dominated by plans to overhaul the state’s pioneering drug decriminalization law in the wake of surging homelessness, housing shortages and overdose deaths. They will be convened for the start. Lawmakers have just 35 days to pass the bill. For now, Congressional leaders are […]

154 Democrats Oppose Criminal Penalties for Illegals Evading Border Agents

A majority of House Democrats this week voted against a bill that would impose new criminal penalties on illegal aliens who lead Border Patrol agents on dangerous high-speed chases. On Tuesday, there were only 56 House Democrats. I participated The Raul Gonzalez Agent Safety Act, passed by 215 House Republicans, would protect illegal aliens and […]

Virginia Democrats vote down bill that would serve harsher penalties to drug dealers

A Virginia Senate committee narrowly rejected a bill Wednesday that would expand the circumstances under which drug dealers can be charged with felony murder in connection with the death of a user. The bill, a priority of Gov. Glenn Youngkin and Republican lawmakers, was proposed as a crime deterrent that would save criminals' lives as […]