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Trump Appeals New York Fraud Ruling Amid Ongoing Legal Battle

4/9/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump is appealing a New York fraud ruling that found wrongdoing by him and his business associates.
A New York appeals court dismissed a $500 million penalty while leaving in place a three-year ban on Trump and his sons as officers.
Trump's legal team says the case is politically motivated.
Letitia James's office plans to respond by June 23.

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U.S. President Donald Trump is appealing a New York fraud ruling that found wrongdoing by him and his business associates.
A New York appeals court dismissed a $500 million penalty while leaving in place a three-year ban on Trump and his sons as officers.
Trump's legal team says the case is politically motivated.
Letitia James's office plans to respond by June 23.