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Former president Donald Trump has been fined to the tune of $355 million in the civil fraud trial, the amount could reportedly hit $450M with interest. Trump has until 30 days to pay the amount before New York AG Letitia James once again takes to the court to ’seize his assets‘. The legal team representing the GOP contender filed an appeal to prevent the punishment from taking effect, allowing for an „orderly post-judgment process“ as Trump and his advisers discuss how to come up with the staggering amount or find a way to pay a bond. However, Judge Arthur Engoron denied putting a stay on the given order, „You have failed to explain, much less justify, any basis for a stay,“ he wrote, addressing Trump’s attorney Clifford Robert in an email. „I am confident that the Appellate Division will protect your appellate rights.“
As per CBS News, Engoron further stated in the email that the proposed judgment „accurately reflects the spirit and letter of the February 16 Decision and Order,“ and said he „intend[s] to sign the proposed judgment this morning and to send it to the Clerk for further processing.
