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N.Y. Appeals Court Throws Out $500 Million Civil Fraud Penalty Against
Trump
The sharply divided panel�s decision paves the way for further
proceedings before the state�s highest court
By Corinne Ramey
Updated Aug. 21, 2025 12:38 pm ET
President Trump in the Oval Office.
President Trump Photo: Aaron Schwartz/Pool/EPA/Shutterstock
An appeals court on Thursday threw out a more than $500 million
judgment against President Trump and his business empire in a sharply splintered ruling that paves the way for further proceedings before
New York�s highest court.
The decision from a five-judge panel is a significant legal boost for
Trump, freeing him, for now, from a massive penalty that caused him
financial headaches last year. It also underscores the controversial
nature of the case from New York Attorney General Letitia James, both
in its underlying legal issues and the political implications of an
elected Democratic enforcer taking on the then-former Republican
president.
�While harm certainly occurred, it was not the cataclysmic harm that
can justify a nearly half billion-dollar award to the State,� Justice
Peter Moulton wrote in one of three opinions, totaling 323 pages, none
of which commanded a majority.
Trump called the decision a �TOTAL VICTORY.�
�I greatly respect the fact that the Court had the Courage to throw
out this unlawful and disgraceful Decision that was hurting Business
all throughout New York State,� he wrote on his social media platform
Truth Social.
The New York attorney general�s office did not immediately return a
request for comment.
https://www.wsj.com/us-news/law/ny-appeals-court-throws-out-500-million-civil-fraud-judgment-against-trump-c556d887?st=2wBotj
Of course she didn't have anything to say.
Laughter!
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