New York AG Letitia James has said that she will seek to seize some of Trump’s assets if he’s unable to pay the judgment.

Donald Trump’s lawyers asked a New York appellate court Wednesday to halt collection of the former president’s $454 million civil fraud judgment while he appeals.

Trump’s lawyers said in a court filing that he is prepared to post a $100 million appeal bond rather than a bond covering the full amount, which would have automatically paused enforcement.

They said a provision in Judge Arthur Engoron’s Feb. 16 ruling that bans Trump, his company, and co-defendants from obtaining loans from New York banks for three years would make it impossible for him to obtain a bond covering the full judgment.

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    8810 months ago

    Sure wish if I had a 500 dollar speeding ticket I could just say “nah I’ll give you 60 bucks”

    • @LufyCZ
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      710 months ago

      It’s not like that makes the whole thing go away

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          10 months ago

          He will flee to Russia instantly when there is a risk of jail or too large fine to cover.

          That’s an acceptable outcome.

          As long as he stays there.

    • @Pretzilla
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      610 months ago

      That actually works if you are poor and remorseful. The judge typically has discretion.

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      10 months ago

      Probably would work, if you are a white male.