New York court is set to hear Donald Trump's appeal of his $489 million civil fraud verdict
A New York appeals court is set to hear arguments in former President Donald Trump’s fight to overturn a civil fraud judgment that could cost him close to half a billion dollars
NEW YORK (AP) — A New York appeals court is set to hear arguments in Donald Trump's fight to overturn a civil fraud judgment that could disrupt his real estate empire and cost him close to a half-billion dollars.
The former president and current Republican nominee has given no indication he plans to attend Thursday’s hearing in Manhattan. Trump's lawyers are asking the state’s intermediate appellate court to nullify a judge’s findings that he deceived banks, insurers and others for years by lying about his wealth on paperwork used to make deals and secure loans. They contend that Judge Arthur Engoron’s verdict was “egregious” and should be reversed.
New York Attorney General Letitia James’ office, which sued Trump on the state's behalf, argues that Engoron's decision is backed by “overwhelming evidence."
Here are some things to know about Trump's appeal:
