NY - $250m fraud against Former President Donald Trump, Trump Org., Eric, Donald Jr., Sept 2022, Trial 2 Oct 2023, #2

[SouthAussie]

They are still at it .....


Former President Donald Trump filed a motion Thursday to try to get the judge who oversaw his civil fraud trial in New York kicked off the case.

"Justice Engoron's communications with Attorney Adam Leitman Bailey regarding the merits of this case, however, directly violate that code and demonstrate that Judge Engoron cannot serve as a fair arbiter. It is clear that Judge Engoron should recuse himself immediately," Habba said.

Trump seeks recusal of judge who fined him $464M in civil fraud trial

Former President Donald Trump has filed a motion to try to get the judge who oversaw his civil fraud trial in New York kicked off the case.

abcnews.go.com

 

[tlcya]

"I saw him in the corner [at the courthouse] and I told my client, 'I need to go.' And I walked over and we started talking," Bailey told NBC New York, which first reported the story. "I wanted him to know what I think and why ... I really want him to get it right."
Trump seeks recusal of judge who fined him $464M in civil fraud trial

A high-profile New York real estate lawyer, whose law license was once suspended, said he approached the judge presiding over Donald Trump’s civil fraud case to offer unsolicited advice about a law at issue in the case.
High-profile New York lawyer says he tried to advise judge in Trump civil fraud case

Al Baker, a spokesman with the state courts, denied to NBC that Engoron and Bailey had a conversation about the case.

“No ex parte conversation concerning this matter occurred between Justice Engoron and Mr. Bailey or any other person,” Baker said in a statement to the outlet.
NYC lawyer sparks probe into Trump judge Arthur Engoron over unsolicited advice on $455M civil fraud case

This what the defense has been reduced to. Trying to make a case for Engeron's recusal becaue some nitwit attorney cornered him at the courthouse and tried to give him unsolicited advise on how to try this case prior to trial. BTW attorney Bailey had his license to practice suspended in 2017 briefly for making outraeous comments to a tenant in a building he owned. So not finding him terribly credible in this cornering instance JMO

 

[borndem]

He’s having a press briefing / meltdown at this moment. I seriously have no idea what he’s going on about.

Neither do I.
The real question -- does he??? Grrrrr.

 

[ilovewings]

"I saw him in the corner [at the courthouse] and I told my client, 'I need to go.' And I walked over and we started talking," Bailey told NBC New York, which first reported the story. "I wanted him to know what I think and why ... I really want him to get it right."
Trump seeks recusal of judge who fined him $464M in civil fraud trial

A high-profile New York real estate lawyer, whose law license was once suspended, said he approached the judge presiding over Donald Trump’s civil fraud case to offer unsolicited advice about a law at issue in the case.
High-profile New York lawyer says he tried to advise judge in Trump civil fraud case

Al Baker, a spokesman with the state courts, denied to NBC that Engoron and Bailey had a conversation about the case.

“No ex parte conversation concerning this matter occurred between Justice Engoron and Mr. Bailey or any other person,” Baker said in a statement to the outlet.
NYC lawyer sparks probe into Trump judge Arthur Engoron over unsolicited advice on $455M civil fraud case

This what the defense has been reduced to. Trying to make a case for Engeron's recusal becaue some nitwit attorney cornered him at the courthouse and tried to give him unsolicited advise on how to try this case prior to trial. BTW attorney Bailey had his license to practice suspended in 2017 briefly for making outraeous comments to a tenant in a building he owned. So not finding him terribly credible in this cornering instance JMO

Trump continues toying with the messed up court system- he has been so successful-- the Coup trial probably won't go before the election: Judge Cannon is doing his bidding so that trial is stalled- appeals appeals appeals - that is all he does and it works for him so why wouldn't he keep doing what has proved successful for him.

 

[SouthAussie]

Yesterday, Letitia James filed a response to the appeal in the more-than $450,000,000 judgement against trump.
In July, trump's lawyers had filed the appeal - saying the judgement was excessive and his habitual exaggerations were business as usual.

Letitia argued that the judgement was necessary to protect the integrity of the marketplace.
She said trump indisputedly participated in the fraud - that he and his sons had used a variety of deceptive strategies.

The appeals court will hear oral arguments on 26th September, and its decision could come by year-end.

Paraphrased from .... Letitia James Fights to Preserve Trump’s Penalty of Over $450 Million

 

[Niner]

Updated 8/22/24

NY - $250m lawsuit New York vs. Donald J. Trump, Ivanka Trump, Donald Trump, Jr. & Eric Trump & the Trump Organization, Inc. (Allen Weisselberg & Jeffrey McConney) that was allegedly obtained through fraudulent means.
Judge Arthur F. Engoron. NY State Attorney General Leticia James & senior enforcement counsel Kevin Wallace,
Defense attorneys Christopher Kise & Jesus Suarez & Alina Habba for Trump, Weisselberg & the rest of the defendants for Trump Org. & Clifford Robert of Robert & Robert PLLC for Donald, Jr. & Eric. New York Supreme Court (Manhattan) #452564-2022
Thursday, 4/4/24 - A New York appeals court ruled Trump must pay $175 million bond to satisfy the civil fraud judgement within 10 days [counting 3/25/24-approx. 4/4/24], pending appeal, instead of the full $464,576,230.62 million judgment on his fraud case which was due today, just hours before New York’s attorney general could legally begin the long, slow process of seizing his assets. [to stay disgorgement to the Attorney General of $464,576,230.62 pending appeal]
Paid on 4/1/24 – 4/3/24 Update: Documents for Trump's $175 million bond in his New York civil fraud case were rejected by a court because a current financial statement was not included. On Wednesday, a message on the New York State Supreme Court's electronic filing system showed Trump's "Bond/Undertaking" had been "returned for correction." The court has returned the documents listed below for the following reasons. Please include a current financial statement & Power of Attorney. Additionally, please list the name of the Attorney-in-Fact under the signature line on the Undertaking. Please use the "Refile Document" link for Doc. #1707 to resubmit the corrected filing. Thank you & have a great day.
Monday, 4/22/24 @ 10am – Other [action] hearing re bond rejection. Hearing on Knight Specialty Insurance Company (KSIC) & defendants’ motion to justify KSIC as surety on the $175 million undertaking, set aside gov’t notice of exception to surety & award costs incurred by the application. Agreements are made on a Trust account.
6/20/24 Update: Trump is appealing the outcome of the civil fraud case to an intermediate appellate court, with the appeal due to be filed next month. If the appeal fails, Judge Engoron would oversee payment of the financial penalty. He also oversees the monitor he imposed on the Trump Organization to assure the integrity of the company's financial statements, which the trial determined inflated Trump's wealth by as much as $2 billion.
7/24/24 Update: Trump’s legal team filed extensive legal paperwork Monday in his fight against judge Arthur Engoron’s finding that he had tricked banks & insurers by vastly overstating his wealth on financial documents. Not surprisingly, Trump has once again portrayed himself the victim of an “unauthorized, unprecedented power-grab” by Letitia James, the New York attorney general. James, he argues, is trying to penalize Trump for complex, highly successful transactions” with “sophisticated Wall Street banks”. “Trump stands among the most visionary & iconic real estate developers in American history,” they said. “As trial evidence highlighted, banks & lenders vied eagerly for his business. They acknowledged his unique ‘vision’ & unparalleled ‘expertise’ & they recognized that dealing with him would deliver ‘tremendous’ value.” The state attorney general’s office isn’t too worried about his arguments, saying in a statement: “Once again, the defendants are raising arguments that they were already sanctioned & fined for. We won this case based on the facts & the law & we are confident we will prevail on appeal.”
8/21/24 Update: DA Letitia James filed a response to the appeal in the more-than $450M judgement against Trump. In July, trump's lawyers had filed the appeal - saying the judgement was excessive & his habitual exaggerations were business as usual. DA James argued that the judgement was necessary to protect the integrity of the marketplace. She said Trump indisputedly participated in the fraud - that he & his sons had used a variety of deceptive strategies. The appeals court will hear oral arguments on 9/26/24 & its decision could come by year-end.
Thursday, 9/26/24 @ 10am – Oral Argument before Appeal Court

 

[nhmemorymaker]

Trump continues toying with the messed up court system- he has been so successful-- the Coup trial probably won't go before the election: Judge Cannon is doing his bidding so that trial is stalled- appeals appeals appeals - that is all he does and it works for him so why wouldn't he keep doing what has proved successful for him.

Oh... how I wish the DEM campaign would make a huge deal of his mastery of seducing, slandering, stalling and screwing the justice system. I think they have some inner pact to steer clear of the lawsuits... but wish they wouldn't.

 

[Niner]

Thursday, September 26th:
*Oral Argument Hearing before Appeals Court (@ 10am ET) – NY – New York vs. Donald J. Trump (76/now 77), Donald Trump, Jr. (45/now 46) & Eric Trump (38/now 40) & the Trump Organization, Inc. (Allen Weisselberg (75/now 76) & Jeffrey McConney) are being sued by Letitia James, the New York Attorney General, who is leading a civil investigation (which cannot result in criminal charges filed on 9/21/22) & has spent years looking at whether the company committed various acts of fraud over several decades. In the civil case, Ms. James has filed a lawsuit against Trump & two of his children accusing them of “astounding” fraud & deception.
New York is seeking $250 million in financial penalties & asked the court to ban Trump, Donald Trump Jr. & Eric Trump from serving as an officer or director in any corporation registered or licensed in New York. James also requested the court ban the former president & his business from acquiring real estate in New York or from applying for loans from any New York financial institution for five years. James’s civil case accuses Trump of lying from 2011 to 2021 about asset values at the Trump Organization, as well as his own net worth, in order to obtain better terms from lenders & insurers.
Lawsuit against: Donald John Trump, Donald Trump, Jr, Eric Trump, Allen Weisselberg, Jeffrey McConney, The Donald J. Trump Revocable Trust, The Trump Organization, Inc., Trump Organization LLC, DJT Holdings LLC, DJT Holinds Managing Memer, Trump Endeavor 12 LLC, 401 North Wabash Venture LLC, Trump Old Post of Fice LLC, 40 Wall Street LLC & Seven Springs LLC.
All charges against Ivanka Trump were dismissed in June, 2023.
New York Supreme Court (Manhattan) #452564-2022 / New York State Supreme Court, Appellate Division, 1st Dept, No. 2023-00717.
Bench Trial began on 10/2/23 & ended on 1/11/24 with closing arguments. Prosecutors rested their case on 11/8/23. Defense began their case on 11/13/23 & ended 12/18/23. Closing arguments were on 1/11/24.
The lawsuit’s remaining 6 counts allege similar acts of fraud (that Trump inflated his assets on statements of financial condition that he submitted to banks & insurers for personal gain).
Judge Arthur F. Engoron presiding / NY State Attorney General Leticia James & senior enforcement counsel Kevin Wallace, Defense attorney Christopher Kise & Jesus Suarez & Alina Habba for Trump, Weisselberg & the rest of the defendants for Trump Org. / Clifford Robert of Robert & Robert PLLC for Donald, Jr. & Eric.
*Trump, his eldest sons & associates have been ordered to pay $454M by a New York Judge Arthur Engoron who found them guilty of intentionally committing financial fraud over the course of a decade (2/16/24). Rump was also barred from leading any New York company for three years. Eric & Donald, Jr. ordered to pay $4M & barred for 2 years. & Weisselberg to pay $1M & Weisselbeg & Jeffrey McConney are permanently banned from serving as an officer or director of any State of New York corporation or other legal entities in New York for 3 years.
*Trump has appealed his $454 million New York civil fraud judgment, challenging a judge’s finding that he lied about his wealth as he grew the real estate empire that launched him to stardom & the presidency. His lawyers filed notices of appeal Monday asking the state’s mid-level appeals court to overturn Judge Arthur Engoron’s Feb. 16, 2024 verdict. (2/26/24)
*New York appellate court Judge Anil C. Singh on Wednesday denied Trump’s attempt to freeze the judgment in his civil fraud case, a ruling that means, for now, that Trump is required to post a bond for hundreds of millions of dollars in the coming weeks. Judge Anil C. Singh GRANTS Trump a partial stay of $465M fraud judgment that allows him & his sons to steer the company & obtain loans to put up a bond while they appeal. (2/28/24). Deadline is Sunday, 3/24/24.
3/21/24 Update: The amount Trump owes is increasing by nearly $112,000 each day due to interest. As of Tuesday, 3/19/24, he owed the state nearly $456,800,000. On 3/20/24: $456.912,000. 3/21/24: $458,924,000. 3/22/24: $459,036,000. 3/23/24: $459,148,000. 3/24/24: $459,360,000. 3/25/24: $464,576,230.62 DUE! Added $112K per day until & including 4/4/24.
New York appeals court ruled Trump must pay $175 million bond to satisfy the civil fraud judgement within 10 days [4/4/24].
Posted the $175 million bond on 4/1/24.
Case & court info & Summary Judgement from 9/21/22 thru 9/28/23 & Bench Trial Day 1-48 (10/2-1/25/24) & thru 4/8/24 reference post #718 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...r-sept-2022-trial-2-oct-2023-2.695170/page-36
4/15/24 Docket update: Affirmation of Gregory V. Serio in support of Motion by Knight Specialty Insurance Co. to set aside exception to Surety & to justify Surety filed by David H. Pikus, Esq. The Bond is adequately secured. KSIC has entered into a Collateral Acct Pledge & Security Agreement with Donald J. Trump Revocable Trust. As of 4/5/24 the account (Schwab) contains $175,304,075.95 in cash. Other (Action) hearing re Knight Specialty Insurance on 4/22/24 @ 10am.
4/22/24 Update: An agreement was reached this morning at the $175 million bond hearing. Chris Kise, Trump’s attorney said, they agreed with NY Attorney General Letitia James’ office to maintain the Schwab account in cash. Knight will have exclusive control of the account & shall not trade or withdraw the account for any purpose other than to satisfy the condition of the bond. Kise said that they will provide a monthly account statement to the attorney general’s office & that they will revise the pledge & control agreement so that it cannot be amended without the court approval. Kise said that the parties will submit a stipulation that will memorialize this by Thursday, 4/25/24.
6/20/24 Update: Trump filed a motion Thursday to try to get the judge who oversaw his civil fraud trial in New York kicked off the case. The motion alleges that Judge Arthur Engoron violated the rules governing how judges are supposed to behave. Trump's attorneys said in Thursday's filing that the judge "may have engaged in actions fundamentally incompatible with the responsibilities attendant to donning the black robe & sitting in judgment." The defense alleged Engoron spoke to a New York real estate attorney about the substance of Trump's case, in violation of New York's Code of Judicial Conduct. The filing cited a conversation between Engoron & lawyer Adam Leitman Bailey, who alleged he spoke with Engoron three weeks before the judge issued his decision in the case. According to a filing today, defense lawyers are preparing to subpoena Bailey for information related to his discussion with Engoron. He told ABC News that he has not yet spoken with defense attorneys about his communications with Engoron. Trump's defense argued in their filing Thursday that Engoron should either recuse himself from the case or allow a hearing on the allegations. Trump is already appealing the outcome of the civil fraud case to an intermediate appellate court, with the appeal due to be filed next month. If the appeal fails, Engoron would oversee payment of the financial penalty. He also oversees the monitor he imposed on the Trump Organization to assure the integrity of the company's financial statements, which the trial determined inflated Trump's wealth by as much as $2 billion.
7/24/24 Update: Trump’s legal team filed extensive legal paperwork Monday in his fight against judge Arthur Engoron’s finding that he had tricked banks & insurers by vastly overstating his wealth on financial documents. Not surprisingly, Trump has once again portrayed himself the victim of an “unauthorized, unprecedented power-grab” by Letitia James, the New York attorney general. James, he argues, is trying to penalize Trump for complex, highly successful transactions” with“sophisticated Wall Street banks”. “Trump stands among the most visionary & iconic real estate developers in American history,” they said. “As trial evidence highlighted, banks & lenders vied eagerly for his business. They acknowledged his unique ‘vision’ & unparalleled ‘expertise’ & they recognized that dealing with him would deliver ‘tremendous’ value.” The state attorney general’s office isn’t too worried about his arguments, saying in a statement: “Once again, the defendants are raising arguments that they were already sanctioned & fined for. We won this case based on the facts & the law & we are confident we will prevail on appeal.”
8/21/24 Update: DA Letitia James filed a response to the appeal in the more-than $450M judgement against Trump. In July, trump's lawyers had filed the appeal - saying the judgement was excessive & his habitual exaggerations were business as usual. DA James argued that the judgement was necessary to protect the integrity of the marketplace. She said Trump undisputedly participated in the fraud - that he & his sons had used a variety of deceptive strategies. The appeals court will hear oral arguments on 9/26/24 & its decision could come by year-end.