The “New York Times” and the broadcasters CNN and CNBC unanimously reported that Judge Arthur Engoron had imposed a fine of $ 110,000. Trump’s attorneys also had until May 20 to provide information regarding the search for documents that New York Attorney General Letitia James had requested by threat of criminal prosecution. Otherwise, the order will be reinstated, including a $10,000 per day fine for contempt of court.
The background to this are civil investigations by the Democratic Attorney General once morest Republican Trump’s corporate empire for possibly fraudulent business practices. According to James, Trump and the Trump Organization used fraudulent and misleading financial reporting to gain economic advantage. It is also regarding the suspicion that Trump’s company has given false information regarding the value of real estate. Trump’s company denies the allegations. CNBC reported Trump’s attorneys said they might not locate the documents James requested.
A judge in New York ruled in mid-February in the civil case that the 75-year-old ex-president and his two children must face an interrogation within 21 days. Trump – who sees himself as a victim of a “witch hunt” – is taking legal action once morest this decision. Donald Trump is the founder of the Trump Organization, his two sons Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump are the vice presidents of the company conglomerate, which is primarily active in the real estate sector. At the same time, criminal investigations once morest Trump and his empire are also underway in New York. (SDA)
