Appeals court cancels $500M fraud penalty against Trump requested by New York AG Letitia James

Courts Abandon $500 Million Private Fraud Penalty The New York Court of Appeals has overturned a substantial civil fraud penalty against former President Donald Trump. This decision came after an appeal from Trump in a significant case initiated by New York Attorney General Letitia James. The court found the earlier $500 million penalty excessive, determining […]
Trump Criticizes Letitia James and Arthur Engoron After Civil Fraud Penalty is Dismissed

Trump Reacts to Appeals Court Ruling on Fraud Case President Donald Trump has criticized New York Attorney General Letitia James and Judge Arthur Ngoron after the appeals court overturned a $364 million penalty against him in a civil fraud case. In a lengthy post made on social media, Trump declared it a “complete victory” in […]
Andy McCarthy Discusses Why the Appeals Court Overturned Letitia James’ ‘Absurd’ Penalty Against Trump

Judge’s Penalty Against Trump Criticized by Former Prosecutor On Thursday, former federal prosecutor Andy McCarthy described the penalty imposed by New York Judge Arthur Engoron on President Donald Trump as “silly” considering its context. The New York Court of Appeals ruled that the $355 million civil fine—issued by Engoron in February 2024—violated the Eighth Amendment’s […]
Judge dismisses Trump’s civil fraud penalty

Happy Thursday. So, has anyone caught the mixed doubles matches of the US Open? I think they started about a week ago, right? Excited for the full tournament to kick off! Today’s topics: New details on US-EU trade agreements Rezoning efforts are moving forward in Texas and California Trump has initiated a new cultural battle […]
New York appeals court overturns Trump’s substantial $500M civil fraud penalty in case led by AG Tish James

New York Court of Appeals Reduces Major Trump Fraud Ruling The New York Court of Appeals has, on Thursday, decided to dismiss a hefty $464 million judgment tied to President Trump’s civil business fraud trial. This appeals court reversed certain fines related to a case where Trump was accused of artificially boosting his net worth […]
Idaho murderer Bryan Kohberger supported the death penalty during a class discussion.

Idaho State Police Document Sheds Light on Coberger’s Views A recently uncovered Idaho State Police document indicates that Brian Coberger, the accused killer, had voiced support for the death penalty during a class discussion. He reportedly told classmates that “families of victims should speak out.” These remarks came to light through a police interview with […]
DOJ requests death penalty for Teresa Youngblut in the murder of a Border Patrol agent

The procession of murdered US Border Patrol agent David Malland The body of David Malland, who was tragically killed in a shooting incident about 20 miles south of the Canadian border, was transported to a funeral home in Burlington, accompanied by a long line of police vehicles and Vermont Troopers. The Department of Justice (DOJ) […]
Federal authorities are pursuing the death penalty for a cult member involved in the murder of a Vermont border patrol agent.

The Justice Department announced on Thursday that a woman is facing allegations of killing U.S. Border Patrol agents in Vermont, with the death penalty being pursued for certain members of a cult-like group called Gigian. Theresa Young Brute, a 21-year-old from Washington, is part of a faction of radical computer scientists who focus on topics […]
Newsom Indicates He May Step Down to Prevent UCLA from Paying Antisemitism Penalty

California Governor Gavin Newsom suggested on Thursday that the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) should step down before the federal government settles a fine related to anti-Semitism on campus. Several Ivy League institutions have faced penalties, with notable fines including over $200 million for Columbia and $50 million for Brown, linked to claims of […]
Tennessee aims for the death penalty for Austin Drummond in connection with four murders.

On Thursday, prosecutors in Tennessee announced plans to pursue the death penalty against Austin Drummond, a convicted felon accused of murdering four members of a family and abandoning a baby girl in a stranger’s yard. The 28-year-old Drummond appeared via video link in a Lake County courtroom, where he confirmed his identity and address while […]