The Independent

‘Pathological’ lack of remorse: Key revelations from Donald Trump’s fraud trial ruling

Source: AFP via Getty Images

A crushing final judgment in a sprawling fraud case against Donald Trump and his real estate empire will force the former president, his adult sons, their chief associates and the entities under his control to pay more than $364m to the state of New York.

The 92-page ruling from New York Justice Arthur Engoron follows a three-year investigation from state prosecutors and 11 weeks of testimony in a closely watched trial in a lower Manhattan courtroom.

The former president, his companies and his trust face more than $350m in financial penalties, plus interest, in a total amount that could exceed by another $100m, among other sanctions that could imperil his ability to do business in the state for at least three years. Should he appeal, he will have to pay a significant amount of that total to post a bond.

The total “disgorgement” owed back to the state among all the defendants – money that is

You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

More from The Independent

The Independent2 min read
What The Papers Say – May 8
Children’s safety online and an Israeli assault on Rafah dominate Wednesday’s newspaper headlines. The Times and The Daily Telegraph splash with pieces on a new draft policy by UK media regulator Ofcom, which may introduce photo ID restrictions for y
The Independent2 min readCrime & Violence
Drake’s Security Guard Shot In Drive-by Days After Kendrick Lamar Used Image Of His Mansion As Cover Art
Drake’s Toronto mansion is at the center of a shooting that took place early Tuesday morning. The incident reportedly happened around 2am ET in Canada, according to information posted by the Toronto Police Service on X. One suspect fled the scene in
The Independent12 min read
Rape, Terror And Death At Sea: How A Boat Carrying Rohingya Children, Women And Men Capsized
The boat glided across waters that were dark and still, under a night sky that was cloudless and calm. But on board, the 12-year-old girl quaked with fear. The captain and crew who she says had tortured her and three other women and girls were not fi

Related Books & Audiobooks