Letitia James
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New York Attorney General Letitia James’ significant win in the civil fraud case against former President Donald Trump could face a complete reversal, according to legal experts. Former federal prosecutor Joyce Vance recently highlighted the vulnerability of the case during an episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, co-hosted with former U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara. On…
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New York Attorney General Letitia James delivered a forceful defense against former President Donald Trump’s appeal of a $454 million civil fraud judgment, arguing that the penalties are fully justified given the “overwhelming evidence” of fraudulent practices by Trump and the Trump Organization. The legal battle, stemming from a lawsuit filed by James in 2022,…
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New York Attorney General Letitia James reaffirmed her confidence in the $454 million fraud judgment against former President Donald Trump during remarks at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) on Thursday. Speaking at a breakfast event, James dismissed the arguments made by Trump’s legal team in their ongoing appeal as a “repetition” of claims previously rejected…
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A New York State Supreme Court judge has temporarily barred Wayne LaPierre, former CEO and executive vice president of the National Rifle Association (NRA), from returning to any leadership role within the organization. The decision, handed down by Judge Joel Cohen, follows a jury’s finding of civil corruption within the NRA, implicating LaPierre and other…
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New York Attorney General Letitia Applauds Supreme Court’s Decision On Domestic Abusers and Firearms
Letitia James, the Attorney General of New York and a vocal advocate for stricter gun control measures, praised the recent Supreme Court ruling in United States v. Rahimi. The court, in an 8-1 decision, upheld a federal law prohibiting individuals under domestic violence restraining orders from possessing firearms, with Justice Clarence Thomas dissenting. James expressed…
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New York Attorney General Letitia James has urged a judge to cancel the $175 million bond secured by former President Trump to delay payment of a larger monetary award in his civil fraud lawsuit. According to Fox News, in court filings on Friday, state attorneys argued that Trump and his co-defendants, including the Trump Organization…
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Two right-wing political operatives, Jacob Wohl and Jack Burkman, faced the brunt of legal consequences as a federal court ordered them to pay a substantial fine of $1.25 million for orchestrating a robocall campaign aimed at suppressing Black voters in New York. New York State Attorney General Letitia James announced the verdict on Tuesday, marking…
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A federal judge has made a significant statement regarding the recent incident where New York Attorney General Letitia James was heckled by firefighters during a promotion ceremony. Judge Nicholas Garaufis, presiding over the Brooklyn Federal Court, emphasized that the behavior displayed by the firefighters towards James was rooted in racial biases rather than political disagreements.…
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Former President Donald Trump is bracing for a pivotal day in New York courts as two significant legal challenges converge on Monday, March 25, posing serious threats to his financial stability and potential criminal exposure. In Manhattan, Trump is set to appear before a judge regarding his criminal prosecution, where he faces allegations of covering…
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NY AG Argues In Court That Trump Must Post Full Bond of $464M Since He Offers No Reason Why He Can’t
New York State Attorney General Letitia James has escalated her legal battle against former President Donald Trump. She is arguing in court that Trump must post the full bond of $464 million for a civil fraud fine he has sought to avoid paying. This move comes after Trump recently posted a $91.63 million bond to…
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