New York Attorney General Letitia James has decided not to withdraw her office’s civil fraud lawsuit against President-elect Donald Trump. On Tuesday, she asserted that Trump is not exempt from civil lawsuits, despite the dismissal of federal criminal cases against him following his election.…
In a press release, James’ office clarified that the judgment against Trump, which mandates him to pay $454 million plus interest, does not affect any actions he may take as president. Furthermore, his inauguration is deemed irrelevant to the 14 other defendants found liable in the case.…
This statement was issued in response to a request from Trump’s lawyer, John D. Sauer, last month, who urged the lawsuit be dropped for the country’s greater good. Sauer referenced the Justice Department’s longstanding policy of not prosecuting sitting presidents, citing the dismissal of Trump’s federal election interference and classified documents cases.…
Trump has appealed the civil ruling, and during oral arguments in September, the five-judge panel reviewing the case expressed significant concerns about its merits.…
Additionally, Trump’s legal team has requested the dismissal of his Manhattan hush money case and Georgia election interference case. Both cases are currently on hold. In Georgia, the court is considering the continued involvement of Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis after she disclosed a romantic relationship with her former special prosecutor. In Manhattan, the court is evaluating the impact of Trump’s election on the case.