Trump’s Lawyer Calls for Dismissal of $454 Million Fraud Conviction for ‘Good of the Country’
A lawyer for Donald Trump has demanded the complete dismissal of a $454 million civil conviction against the former president over financial fraud, arguing that upholding the judgment would harm the nation.
In a letter dated Tuesday, John Sauer, who is slated to be the number four official at the Department of Justice starting January 20, urged New York Attorney General Letitia James to “completely abandon the case against President Donald J. Trump,” along with his family and businesses. Sauer also demanded that the court vacate the judgment and any associated damages.
Conviction Impacts Trump’s Post-Election Life
Trump was convicted in mid-February by a Manhattan civil court.
The conviction arises from his alleged inflation of the value of assets like Trump Tower and the 40 Wall Street building by billions of dollars in the 2010s.
The prosecutions were aimed at securing better deals from banks to finance Trump’s real estate empire, The Trump Organization.
Trump was also convicted alongside his sons, Eric and Donald Jr., for their roles in the scheme.
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**Host:** Welcome back to the show. Joining us today is legal analyst, Sarah Jones, to discuss the latest development in the ongoing legal battles surrounding former President Donald Trump. Sarah, Trump’s lawyer, John Sauer, has called for the dismissal of the $454 million civil fraud conviction, arguing it would be in the “good of the country.” What’s your take on this unusual request?
**Sarah Jones:** Well, this is certainly a bold move by Mr. Sauer. Citing the “good of the country” is a very broad and subjective argument. It’s unclear how dismissing a conviction based on proven financial fraud would actually benefit the nation.
Typically, legal arguments focus on procedural errors, lack of evidence, or misapplication of law. While Mr. Sauer is entitled to advocate for his client, this strategy seems to be more about public perception than a legally sound argument.
**Host:** The conviction stems from allegations of inflating the value of Trump’s assets, like Trump Tower, to secure favorable loans. How seriously should we take these allegations?
**Sarah Jones:** This wasn’t just an accusation. A Manhattan civil court found Mr. Trump and his sons, Eric and Donald Jr., liable for the fraud. The evidence presented during the trial showcased a pattern of deliberate exaggeration of asset values for financial gain. These were not minor discrepancies, but significant inflations potentially amounting to billions of dollars.
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We know Mr. Trump has appealed the verdict and posted a bond. What’s the likely next step in this case?
**Sarah Jones:** This is far from over. The appeals process will likely be lengthy and complex. New York Attorney General Letitia James, who initiated the case, has shown determination in pursuing this matter. We can expect her office to vigorously defend the judgment.
The outcome will have significant implications not only for Mr. Trump’s financial future but also for the legal precedent it sets regarding accountability for alleged financial misconduct by high-profile individuals.
**Host:** Sarah Jones, thank you for breaking down this complicated case for us. This is undoubtedly a story we’ll continue to follow closely.
