Former President Donald Trump won a “significant” and “unexpected” victory in a key bond ruling Monday, on a day the court does not normally rule, establishment media reported.
The New York Court of Appeals, a five-panel panel, ruled that President Trump could post bail “the equivalent of $175 million” to cover his sentence. The court also delayed enforcement of the $464 million judgment by 10 days.
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“This motion is to the extent that the execution of that portion of the judgment (1) ordering the Attorney General to disgorge $464,576,230.62, subject to posting by defendant and appellant within 10 days from the date of judgment. “This order is a $175 million undertaking,” the judge said. I have written In order.
If President Trump was unable to post bond, New York Attorney General Letitia James intended to enforce the sentence.
“It’s probably doable and avoids the cliff fall set by Engoron and James.” new york times reacted In the news. “The ruling by a five-judge panel of the Court of Appeals is an unexpected and decisive victory for the former president and could avert a looming financial crisis.”
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.
WATCH — New York Governor worries Trump ruling will drive away business: Tourism and Wall Street are good, but will seize his assets if necessary:
A spokesperson for the New York State Attorney General said in a statement:[t]The $464 million judgment, plus interest, against Donald Trump and other defendants remains in effect. ”
The statement added: “Donald Trump remains 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.”
Trump’s lawyer, Clifford Roberts, last week urged James to intervene by Monday’s deadline, arguing that his potential actions would be “illogical,” “unconstitutional,” “unrealistic,” and “unjust.” requested the court.
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