New York Attorney General Letitia James, who celebrated the more than $350 million fine handed down to former President Donald Trump, promised years before the ruling to help remove him from office if given the opportunity.
On Friday, New York Judge Arthur Engoron ordered Trump and the Trump Organization to pay more than $350 million in damages and banned Trump from being able to hold any high-level positions in any company in the state of New York for three years. The order comes after James’ office filed a civil fraud suit against the former president in September 2022 after a multi-year investigation.
In comments after Engoron’s order, James praised the outcome of the case. “Today, justice has been served. Today we proved that no one is above the law. No matter how rich, powerful or politically connected you are,” she said at a press conference.
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