Trump Team Questions Fraud Ruling as Trial Nears, Plans Appeal

Trump attorneys unsure of ruling's scope, say it raises questions about upcoming trial
Judge gives both sides more time to review order and propose receiver candidates
Ruling found Trump, sons liable for fraud, canceled Trump Org business certification
Trial still set to proceed Monday, will determine liability amount and disgorgement
Trump team plans to appeal ruling, calls it 'outrageous' miscarriage of justice

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9/2/2023

Trump’s Truth Social facing a key funding deadline

Donald Trump's media start-up, Trump Media & Technology Group, faces potential failure as its planned merger with Digital World Acquisition is at risk due to multiple issues and financial setbacks, including legal challenges, insider trading charges, and a missed deadline for closure. If the merger fails, Digital World will have to liquidate and return $300 million to investors, leaving Trump's company with nothing.

9/2/2023

Trump’s Truth Social platform faces uncertain future as key test looms

The deal to take Donald Trump's Truth Social public is facing a crucial test as shareholders are asked to approve another year for the merger, and if they refuse, the company may never reach its envisioned value of $1.7 billion.

9/27/2023

New York Judge Rules Trump Committed Fraud, Strips Business Licenses

A New York judge's ruling that Donald Trump committed fraud could potentially lead to the revocation of his business certificates, preventing him from conducting business in the state, and costing him millions in penalties and legal fees.

9/27/2023

Trump ruled to have committed financial fraud; Government shutdown threat looms; Menendez pleads not guilty; Ohio abortion ban heads to court; U.S. soldier expelled from North Korea back in custody

A judge has ruled that Donald Trump's business empire was built, in part, on fraud, and the decision may lead to the cancellation of certificates allowing some of Trump's businesses to operate in New York.

10/2/2023

Trump Defense in Tax Fraud Trial Rehashes Old Arguments, Seeks to Downplay Potential Impact of Guilty Verdict

The Trump defense in the ongoing case is attempting to rehash previously debunked arguments while facing potential existential threats to the Trump Organization and Donald Trump's personal identity if a final judgment in the range of $250 million is reached. The testimony of the accountant who filled out Trump's tax returns for the past 15-20 years is expected to shed light on the gap between what the Trump Organization knew and what they presented to banks for loans, highlighting potential fraud.

10/6/2023

Trump Lawyers Seek to Halt NY Fraud Trial, Calling Ruling 'Chaotic'

Donald Trump's lawyers are seeking to halt his fraud trial in New York and prevent the dissolution of his companies, arguing that it would cause severe harm not only to Trump but also to employees and others dependent on those entities.

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Posted 9/27/2023, 9:33:00 PM

Trump Team Questions Fraud Ruling as Trial Nears, Plans Appeal

Trump attorneys unsure of ruling's scope, say it raises questions about upcoming trial
Judge gives both sides more time to review order and propose receiver candidates
Ruling found Trump, sons liable for fraud, canceled Trump Org business certification
Trial still set to proceed Monday, will determine liability amount and disgorgement
Trump team plans to appeal ruling, calls it 'outrageous' miscarriage of justice

cnn.com

Relevant topic timeline:

9/2/2023

Trump’s Truth Social facing a key funding deadline

9/2/2023

Trump’s Truth Social platform faces uncertain future as key test looms

9/27/2023

New York Judge Rules Trump Committed Fraud, Strips Business Licenses

9/27/2023

Trump ruled to have committed financial fraud; Government shutdown threat looms; Menendez pleads not guilty; Ohio abortion ban heads to court; U.S. soldier expelled from North Korea back in custody

10/2/2023

Trump Defense in Tax Fraud Trial Rehashes Old Arguments, Seeks to Downplay Potential Impact of Guilty Verdict

10/6/2023

Trump Lawyers Seek to Halt NY Fraud Trial, Calling Ruling 'Chaotic'