Trump demands New York AG Letitia James drop civil fraud case 'for the greater good of the country'
SUMMARY
President-elect Donald Trump’s legal team has called on New York Attorney General Letitia James to drop her civil fraud case against him, his family, and businesses, citing Trump’s election victory as a moment to foster national unity. Trump attorney D. John Sauer argued the case exacerbates partisan divisions and lacks legal merit, emphasizing there are no victims or financial losses and that Trump’s transactions were fully repaid with profits to all parties involved. The case stems from allegations of inflated asset valuations in Trump’s financial statements. Judge Arthur Engoron previously ruled Trump liable for fraud, issuing a $470 million penalty with daily interest accruals. Trump has appealed, and recent court proceedings show openness to reducing or dismissing the judgment. Trump’s legal team maintains that the case lacks substance, citing disclaimers in financial statements and testimony from experts who found no evidence of fraud.
