Eric Trump brutally mocked as he says banks laughed at him over attempts to secure dad's $454mn bond
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Eric Trump brutally mocked as he says banks laughed at him over attempts to secure dad's $454mn bond

Hindustan Times  

Ahead of former president Donald Trump's Monday deadline to secure a $454 million bond in his New York fraud case, his son Eric Trump said that their appeal was ignored by every lender, claiming that they have basically laughed at his face. Eric Trump said top insurance executives laughed when he approached for $454 million in bond money for his father. He added that “They want to hurt my father, who’s winning the presidential race right now.” Internet mocks Eric Trump over his remarks As soon as a clip from Eric Trump's interview went viral on X, the netizens mocked him, with one stating, “they wouldn’t have laughed at real. While the third one said, “Eric, we have all been laughing for a VERY long time!” another mocked Trump's son saying, “Save my inheritance!” Eric Trump”.

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Trump’s ‘nauseating’ last-ditch attempt to toss his fraud case mentions Washington and Lincoln
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Trump’s ‘nauseating’ last-ditch attempt to toss his fraud case mentions Washington and Lincoln

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Trump has appealed that judgment, but his attorney D. John Sauer — the man …

Trump seeks to have $464 million civil fraud ruling quashed for the 'good of the country'
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Trump seeks to have $464 million civil fraud ruling quashed for the 'good of the country'

Firstpost  

Trump’s lawyers filed a letter Tuesday with New York attorney general Letitia James, who brought the proceeding against the president-elect for manipulating his assets when applying for loans and insurances Donald Trump has sought to have a civil judgment against him for fraud and a $464 million penalty set aside “for the greater good of the country” as he prepares …

Trump reaches deal with New York AG Letitia James over multi-million dollar civil fraud bond
8 months ago

Trump reaches deal with New York AG Letitia James over multi-million dollar civil fraud bond

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy After weeks of back-and-forth between Donald Trump’s legal team and …

Trump’s $175 million bond in New York civil fraud judgment case is settled with cash promise
8 months ago

Trump’s $175 million bond in New York civil fraud judgment case is settled with cash promise

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — New York state lawyers and an attorney for former President Donald Trump settled their differences Monday over a $175 million bond that Trump posted to block a large civil fraud judgment while he pursues appeals. The bond stops the state from potentially seizing Trump’s assets to satisfy the more than $454 million that he owes after losing …

Trump gets a win in hearing over fraud trial bond
8 months ago

Trump gets a win in hearing over fraud trial bond

Raw Story  

Donald Trump's attorneys reached an agreement with Attorney General Letitia James' office in court Monday — leading to Judge Arthur Engoron agreeing to accept the $175 million bond in his civil fraud case. At issue was James' concern that the bond offered by Knight Specialty Insurance Company had a Charles Schwab account owned by Trump as collateral — while Trump …

Judge Engoron 'dubious' of Trump's $175M bond agreement at revocation hearing
8 months ago

Judge Engoron 'dubious' of Trump's $175M bond agreement at revocation hearing

Raw Story  

New York Supreme Court Justice Arthur Engoron reportedly appeared "dubious" Monday about a scheme to raise a $175 million bond so that Donald Trump could appeal a fraud ruling against him. Engoron ordered the hearing after New York Attorney General Letitia James asked to revoke the bond because she had doubts that insurance company Knight Specialty Insurance could legitimately put …

Trump’s $175-million bond in New York civil fraud judgment case is settled with cash promise
8 months ago

Trump’s $175-million bond in New York civil fraud judgment case is settled with cash promise

LA Times  

Former President Trump returns to the courtroom after a recess at Manhattan criminal court on Monday in New York. New York state lawyers and an attorney for former President Trump settled their differences Monday over a $175-million bond that Trump posted to block a large civil fraud judgment while he pursues appeals. The bond stops the state from potentially seizing …

Trump’s $175m bond in fraud case should be voided, says New York attorney general
8 months ago

Trump’s $175m bond in fraud case should be voided, says New York attorney general

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy New York Attorney General …

'Absurd': Expert predicts Trump's last-minute fraud bond will be rejected
8 months, 1 week ago

'Absurd': Expert predicts Trump's last-minute fraud bond will be rejected

Raw Story  

Donald Trump's last-minute filing Monday night states that the bond he's offered up in his civil fraud case now has "substantial financial credibility" — but experts aren't so sure. Trump's $175 million bond, which would allow him to put seizures of his property on hold while he appeals the verdict that hit him with $454.2 million in damages earlier this …

Trump's new $175M bond to be challenged in upcoming hearing: court records
8 months, 1 week ago

Trump's new $175M bond to be challenged in upcoming hearing: court records

Raw Story  

New York Attorney General Letitia James has been granted a hearing by state judge Arthur Engoron to challenge the $175 million bond former President Donald Trump posted in his civil fraud case. In a new, brief order signed by Engoron, James was directed to present her case to the court on April 22 that the bond, posted by Knight Specialty …

Donald Trump gets a big thumbs up from Americans, only 1 in 3 think...
8 months, 1 week ago

Donald Trump gets a big thumbs up from Americans, only 1 in 3 think...

Hindustan Times  

The barest third of US adults go so far as to say that he, former US President Donald Trump, committed an illegal act in the hush-money case, which is even less than half nowadays who agree that he, from the list of the four crimes pending against him, committed an illegal act. Donald Trump returned to the courtroom Tuesday as …

Here's exactly how Donald Trump landed $175 million insurance bond amid mounting legal tussle
8 months, 1 week ago

Here's exactly how Donald Trump landed $175 million insurance bond amid mounting legal tussle

Hindustan Times  

After weeks of legal maneuvering and cryptic court filings, the details of former US President Donald Trump's deal with Knight Specialty Insurance Company have finally come to light. “The $175 million bond is collateralized by $175,304,075.95 in cash held in a Charles Schwab account pledged to KSIC, and KSIC has the right to exercise control over that account,” stated a …

'That bank has problems': New questions raised about Trump appeals bond insurer
8 months, 2 weeks ago

'That bank has problems': New questions raised about Trump appeals bond insurer

Raw Story  

Questions raised by New York Attorney General Letitia James about the man who stepped in to finance Donald Trump's $175 million appeals bond took center stage on MSNBC's "The Weekend" on Sunday morning with even more questions being raised. MSNBC legal analyst Lisa Rubin noted that Don Hankey, chair of the LA-based Hankey Group and owner of the Knight Specialty …

Judge schedules a hearing to find out if Trump's bond sponsor is properly backed
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Judge schedules a hearing to find out if Trump's bond sponsor is properly backed

Raw Story  

Judge Arthur Engoron responded to a brief filed by New York Attorney General Letitia James asking for financial information that can confirm the company that insured Donald Trump's bond was solvent. The filing said she, “Hereby takes exception to the sufficiency of the surety,” noting the Knight Specialty Insurance Company is trying to operate “without a certificate of qualification.” In …

Letitia James demands proof that company that posted Trump's bond is 'financially sound'
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Letitia James demands proof that company that posted Trump's bond is 'financially sound'

Raw Story  

New York Attorney General Letitia James submitted a filing on Thursday asking for proof that the company covering Donald Trump's $175 million bond in his fraud case is actually "financially sound." James told the New York City civil court — where Trump was found liable for damages upwards of $464 million — that she had serious concerns about Knight Speciality …

Who is Don Hankey, the L.A. billionaire who financed Donald Trump’s appeal bond?
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Who is Don Hankey, the L.A. billionaire who financed Donald Trump’s appeal bond?

LA Times  

When news broke that former president Donald Trump had managed to post a $175-million bond to prevent an asset seizure while he appeals a New York judgment that he lied about his wealth, a surprising figure turned out to be his rescuer. One of his companies, Hankey Capital, extended loans totaling more than $100 million to developer Nile Niami several …

Donald Trump posts $175 million bond in civil fraud case
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Donald Trump posts $175 million bond in civil fraud case

Deccan Chronicle  

Embattled former US president Donald Trump posted a $175 million bond in his New York civil fraud case Monday, a court document showed, avoiding asset seizures while his case winds through the appeals process.Last week, a New York appeals court cut a $454 million bond payment he was originally required to make, reducing the sum to $175 million and giving …

'Thoughts and prayers' extended to creditor behind Trump's $175M civil fraud bond
8 months, 3 weeks ago

'Thoughts and prayers' extended to creditor behind Trump's $175M civil fraud bond

Raw Story  

Former President Donald Trump paid his $175 million bond in the New York civil fraud case on Monday — preventing him from having sell off assets at least until his appeal works its way through the system. "The company that underwrote Trump's bond tonight in the NY Attorney General's civil fraud case, Knight Specialty Insurance Co., is owned by Don …

Trump posts $175 million bond in civil fraud case; clears path for appeal and asset protection
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Trump posts $175 million bond in civil fraud case; clears path for appeal and asset protection

Hindustan Times  

Embattled former US president Donald Trump posted a $175 million bond in his New York civil fraud case Monday, a court document showed, avoiding payment of a $454 million penalty while his case winds through the appeals process. FILE PHOTO: Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. President Donald Trump attends the 2024 Senior Club Championship award ceremony at his Trump …

Donald Trump posts $175 million bond in civil fraud case, averts asset seizures
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Donald Trump posts $175 million bond in civil fraud case, averts asset seizures

The Hindu  

Donald Trump posted a $175 million bond in his New York civil fraud case on Monday, averting asset seizures by state authorities that could have hobbled the former U.S. president’s business empire. Mr. Trump originally needed to post a bond for $454 million, but an appeals court on March 25 stayed enforcement of Justice Arthur Engoron's judgment on condition that …

Donald Trump posts $175m bond in civil fraud case
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Donald Trump posts $175m bond in civil fraud case

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Donald Trump posted a $175m bond on Monday in his …

Trump Posts Bond to Freeze $454 Million Fraud Fine During Appeal
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Trump Posts Bond to Freeze $454 Million Fraud Fine During Appeal

Live Mint  

-- Donald Trump followed through on his vow to pay a $175 million bond that will put a massive civil fraud verdict on hold while he appeals, assuring New York state won’t start seizing the former president’s assets, at least for now. The former president had said a full bond was “unattainable” because 30 insurance companies that arrange such bonds …

Trump posts $175 million bond in New York civil fraud case: report
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Trump posts $175 million bond in New York civil fraud case: report

Raw Story  

Former President Donald Trump has posted $175 million bond in his New York civil fraud case, reports show. But with hours to spare before New York Attorney General Letitia James would have been empowered to start seizing Trump's real estate holdings, an appeals court gave him 10 more days and reduced the bond to $175 million. "Trump's lawyers had argued …

Donald Trump has posted a $175 million bond to avert asset seizure as he appeals NY fraud penalty
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Donald Trump has posted a $175 million bond to avert asset seizure as he appeals NY fraud penalty

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Donald Trump posted a $175 million bond on Monday in his New York civil fraud case, halting collection of the more than $454 million he owes and preventing the state from seizing his assets to satisfy the debt while he appeals, according to a court filing. Until the appeals court intervened to lower the required bond, New …

Donald Trump posts $175 million bond to avert asset seizure before US Presidential elections
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Donald Trump posts $175 million bond to avert asset seizure before US Presidential elections

India TV News  

New York: Former US President Donald Trump has posted a USD175 million bond in his New York civil fraud case, halting collection of the more than USD454 million he owes and preventing the state from seizing his assets to satisfy the debt while he appeals, according to a court filing. Until the appeals court intervened to lower the required bond, …

Trump posts $175m bond in fraud case to avoid asset seizures
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Trump posts $175m bond in fraud case to avoid asset seizures

Al Jazeera  

Former United States president was in February found liable for misrepresenting his net worth by as much as $2bn. Former United States President Donal Trump has posted a $175m bond in his civil fraud case in New York, avoiding asset seizures which could have dealt a serious blow to his finances and reelection hopes. An appeals court last week ordered …

When will Trump pay USD 175 million appeals bond? Here's what's next in his civil fraud case
8 months, 3 weeks ago

When will Trump pay USD 175 million appeals bond? Here's what's next in his civil fraud case

Deccan Chronicle  

New York, Mar 27 Former US President Donald Trump got a break this week when an appeals court cut down the amount of money he needs to put up to pause collection while he appeals a USD 454 million-plus judgment in his New York civil fraud case. Before Monday's ruling, Trump insurance broker and friend Gary Giulietti told the appeals …

When will Trump pay his $175 million appeals bond? Here’s what’s next in his civil fraud case
8 months, 3 weeks ago

When will Trump pay his $175 million appeals bond? Here’s what’s next in his civil fraud case

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Former President Donald Trump got a break this week when an appeals court cut down the amount of money he needs to put up to pause collection while he appeals a $454 million-plus judgment in his New York civil fraud case. The Trump Organization’s top lawyer, Alan Garten, said in a sworn statement that posting the full …

Major Republican donors plan to help Donald Trump cover $454-million bond amount in civil fraud case: Sources
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Major Republican donors plan to help Donald Trump cover $454-million bond amount in civil fraud case: Sources

Live Mint  

Some major Republican donors were working together to help U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump fund the original bond amount needed to cover his $454 million civil fraud judgment ahead of Monday's deadline, three sources briefed on the matter told Reuters. Billionaire hedge fund founder John Paulson was involved in the behind-the-scenes effort by donors concerned about Trump's legal woes and …

Trump handed lifeline as appeals court slashes fraud trial bond and grants 10-day reprieve
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Trump handed lifeline as appeals court slashes fraud trial bond and grants 10-day reprieve

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A New York appeals court has granted Donald Trump a …

Appeals court slashes bond amount in legal win for Trump
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Appeals court slashes bond amount in legal win for Trump

Raw Story  

A New York appeals court slashed the amount of the bond Donald Trump must post to cover a $454 million civil fraud judgment Monday. Trump had faced a deadline Monday to put up a bond amounting to 120 percent of the judgment plus interest, which would have been nearly $545 million. New York Attorney General Letitia James was preparing to …

Donald Trump lashes out as clock runs down on his $464m bond payment
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Donald Trump lashes out as clock runs down on his $464m bond payment

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. However, Mr Trump has claimed on his social media platform, Truth Social, that he …

Trump fumes as $454m bond deadline looms, claims he has fine amount ‘in his bank account’
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Trump fumes as $454m bond deadline looms, claims he has fine amount ‘in his bank account’

Hindustan Times  

As Donald Trump's $454 million New York civil fraud judgment deadline approaches on Monday, March 25, the former US President launched a blistering attack on those who could seize his properties. Taking to Truth Social on Monday, Trump claimed that he had "done nothing wrong", adding that Judge Arthur Engoron and New York Attorney General Letitia James should not be …

Court agrees to pause collection of Trump’s massive civil fraud judgment if he puts up $175M
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Court agrees to pause collection of Trump’s massive civil fraud judgment if he puts up $175M

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — A New York appeals court on Monday agreed to hold off collection of former President Donald Trump’s more than $454 million civil fraud judgment if he puts up $175 million within 10 days. “What he’s done is such a disservice and should never be allowed to happen again,” said Trump, who argues that the fraud case is …

New York court lowers $454m bond as Trump appeals civil fraud case
8 months, 4 weeks ago

New York court lowers $454m bond as Trump appeals civil fraud case

Al Jazeera  

Ruling gives former President Donald Trump, who had faced possible seizure of his assets, 10 days to post $175m bond. An appeals court in the United States has agreed to pause the collection of Donald Trump’s $454m civil fraud judgement, delivering a victory to the former US president and preventing authorities in New York from beginning to seize his assets. …

Court says Trump can put up $175 million to pause collection of massive fraud judgment
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Court says Trump can put up $175 million to pause collection of massive fraud judgment

LA Times  

Former President Trump holds up a copy of a story featuring New York Atty. A New York appeals court on Monday agreed to hold off collection of former President Trump’s more than $454-million civil fraud judgment if he puts up $175 million within 10 days. The appeals court also halted other aspects of a trial judge’s ruling that had barred …

Eric Trump says he was laughed at while attempting to secure his dad's $454 million bond
9 months ago

Eric Trump says he was laughed at while attempting to secure his dad's $454 million bond

Salon  

On Monday, Donald Trump will be called upon to make good on the $454 million judgment in his New York fraud case or post bond in order to appeal the ruling. In an interview with Fox News host Maria Bartiromo on Sunday, Eric Trump re-circulated the story initiated by Trump's team that they've been turned down by every lender they've …

Trump says he has nearly $500 million in cash but doesn’t want to use it to pay New York judgment
9 months ago

Trump says he has nearly $500 million in cash but doesn’t want to use it to pay New York judgment

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Donald Trump claimed on Friday to have almost a half-billion dollars in cash but said he’d rather spend it on his presidential run than on the $454 million civil fraud judgment against him in New York. Trump’s lawyers asked the state’s intermediate appeals court to reverse a prior ruling requiring that he post a bond covering the …

'That's not the actual amount': Trump's lawyers scramble to explain $500M boast
9 months ago

'That's not the actual amount': Trump's lawyers scramble to explain $500M boast

Raw Story  

Former President Donald Trump's lawyers are scrambling to explain away his $500 million boast, posted to Truth Social Friday morning, after they said in court filings their client couldn't come up with that kind of cash, according to a new report. Trump's attorneys told CNN reporter Kara Scannell Friday morning that Trump's all-caps claim that he currently has almost $500 …

'One of them is lying': Experts warn Trump his $500M claim directly contradicts lawyers
9 months ago

'One of them is lying': Experts warn Trump his $500M claim directly contradicts lawyers

Raw Story  

In a post to Truth Social this Friday morning, Donald Trump claimed that he has "almost" $500 million in cash — a claim that contradicts his lawyers who said earlier this week that complying with the $464 million judgment against him in New York Attorney General Letitia James' civil fraud case against him would cause "irreparable harm." "Tump now claims …

Trump Seven Springs: The New York attorney general could seize Trump's properties if he doesn't pay a $500 million bond by Monday.
9 months ago

Trump Seven Springs: The New York attorney general could seize Trump's properties if he doesn't pay a $500 million bond by Monday.

Slate  

Donald Trump is in a race against the clock. And if during the appeals process Trump’s balance grows beyond $500 million—New York state law prescribes a 9 percent annual interest rate, adding up to about $87,000 a day—he would need to up his collateral with the bond company or risk the court’s revoking it. Asking to Lower the Bond Probably …

Letitia James takes first steps to seize Donald Trump’s New York assets
9 months ago

Letitia James takes first steps to seize Donald Trump’s New York assets

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Days after Donald Trump lost a months-long civil trial on …

Trump’s lawyers keep fighting $454M fraud appeal bond requirement
9 months ago

Trump’s lawyers keep fighting $454M fraud appeal bond requirement

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Former President Donald Trump’s lawyers kept pressing an appellate court Thursday to excuse him from covering a $454 million fraud lawsuit judgment for now, saying he’d suffer “irreparable harm” before his appeal is decided. The financial requirement is “patently unjust, unreasonable and unconstitutional,” one of the presumptive Republican presidential nominee’s lawyers, Clifford Robert, wrote in a letter …

Ex-Prosecutor Stunned By Trump's New Legal Claim: 'Doesn't Make Any Sense At All'
9 months ago

Ex-Prosecutor Stunned By Trump's New Legal Claim: 'Doesn't Make Any Sense At All'

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Former federal prosecutor Andrew Weissmann said he highly doubts former President Donald Trump’s claim that he’s been unable to obtain a $464 million bond to appeal his civil fraud conviction. It “just doesn’t make any sense at all,” Weissmann told MSNBC’s Alicia Menendez on Wednesday’s broadcast of “Deadline: White House.” In a filing to the New York …

Ex-Trump Aide Says He’d Respond To Bankruptcy In 1 Whining Way: ‘I Can Hear It Now’
9 months ago

Ex-Trump Aide Says He’d Respond To Bankruptcy In 1 Whining Way: ‘I Can Hear It Now’

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Former Trump White House press secretary Stephanie Grisham on Wednesday said she could envision Donald Trump declaring bankruptcy in a bid to stall the seizure of his assets as the former president struggles to meet the bond to appeal the $464 million damages he owes following his civil fraud trial. CNN’s “OutFront” anchor Erin Burnett noted how …

NY AG Says Court Should Reject Trump’s Request To Get Out Of Paying $464 Million Bond
9 months ago

NY AG Says Court Should Reject Trump’s Request To Get Out Of Paying $464 Million Bond

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING The office of New York Attorney General Letitia James urged the New York state Supreme Court on Wednesday to reject former President Donald Trump’s “extraordinary” request to waive or reduce the $464 million bond he owes following his civil fraud conviction. In a filing, James’ office slammed Trump’s assertion that it is “a practical impossibility” for him …

NY state asks court not to let Trump forgo $454M bond during fraud case appeal
9 months ago

NY state asks court not to let Trump forgo $454M bond during fraud case appeal

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — New York state lawyers urged an appellate court Wednesday not to buy former President Donald Trump’s claims that it’s impossible to post a bond fully covering a $454 million civil fraud judgment while he appeals. The “defendants fail to propose a serious alternative to fully secure the judgment,” Dennis Fan, a lawyer in the state attorney general’s …

Trump has '464 million reasons' to sell out to a 'scary' foreign patron: legal expert
9 months ago

Trump has '464 million reasons' to sell out to a 'scary' foreign patron: legal expert

Raw Story  

Donald Trump is moving closer to having his properties seized if he's unable to pay a $464 million fraud judgment or secure the same amount for a bond required to appeal, according to a legal expert. The former president says he approached 30 insurers but found none of them willing to post the bond, and some of his friendly right-wing …

New York state asks court not to let Trump forgo $454-million bond during fraud case appeal
9 months ago

New York state asks court not to let Trump forgo $454-million bond during fraud case appeal

LA Times  

Former President Trump speaks after exiting a courtroom in New York in December. New York state lawyers on Wednesday urged an appellate court not to buy former President Trump’s claims that it’s impossible to post a bond fully covering a $454-million civil fraud judgment while he appeals. The “defendants fail to propose a serious alternative to fully secure the judgment,” …

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