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Court Upholds $1 Million Sanctions Against Trump and Attorney

11/28/2025

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The 11th Circuit upheld nearly $1 million in sanctions against U.S. President Donald Trump and his former attorney Alina Habba.
The sanctions stem from a frivolous lawsuit against Hillary Clinton and others.
The court described the filing as a "shotgun pleading" with vague allegations and improper motives.
Chief Judge William Pryor said the claims were time-barred and Trump had no new material facts after the Durham Report.

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The 11th Circuit upheld nearly $1 million in sanctions against U.S. President Donald Trump and his former attorney Alina Habba.
The sanctions stem from a frivolous lawsuit against Hillary Clinton and others.
The court described the filing as a "shotgun pleading" with vague allegations and improper motives.
Chief Judge William Pryor said the claims were time-barred and Trump had no new material facts after the Durham Report.