What was the civil fraud penalty against Trump?

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A New York appeals court overturned the civil fraud penalty of over $500 million against Trump, finding it excessive. The underlying charges remain, and the attorney general may appeal.

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Trump responds after court tosses $527 million civil fraud penalty

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A New York appeals court overturned the $527 million civil fraud penalty against Trump. 3s
The underlying charges and conviction against Trump remain in place. 53s
Trump called the decision a 'total victory,' but legal experts clarified only the penalty was dismissed. 42s
The New York Attorney General plans to appeal the decision regarding the fine. 1m 4s
Judges were divided, with some citing the fine as excessive under the Eighth Amendment. 1m 36s

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Trump responds after court tosses $527 million civil fraud penalty

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Trump responds after court tosses $527 million civil fraud penalty

The appeals court tossed out the civil fraud penalty that could have cost Trump a half-billion dollars or more.

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Trump responds after court tosses $527 million civil fraud penalty

The appeals court decision tossed out the amount of money Trump would owe, not the underlying charges or conviction.

Trump civil fraud case $527 million penalty thrown out

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Trump civil fraud case $527 million penalty thrown out

A New York appeals court threw out Trump's civil fraud penalty that could have cost him over $500 million.

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Trump civil fraud case $527 million penalty thrown out

In February 2024, Trump was ordered to pay over $364 million plus interest, which grew to over half a billion dollars, but the penalty was dismissed as excessive.

What was the civil fraud penalty against Trump?

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