Former President Donald Trump ordered to pay nearly half a billion dollars in fines for fraud
Former President Donald Trump has been ordered to pay nearly half a billion dollars in fines for fraud by a New York judge, making it the largest fine ever imposed under an obscure New York fraud statute. Critics argue that the ruling is unprecedented and raises serious legal and constitutional questions.
Key Points
- Former President Donald Trump ordered to pay nearly half a billion dollars in fines for fraud
- Critics argue that the ruling is unprecedented and raises serious legal and constitutional questions
- Trump must pay the full amount before he can appeal the ruling, which poses a significant challenge given his financial situation