Trump appeals New York civil fraud loss as $454 million judgment grows with each day he doesn't pay up

Mon, 02/26/2024 - 11:04

donald trump new york civil fraud trial court — Former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks as he exits the courtroom for a break during his civil fraud trial at New York Supreme Court.
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Donald Trump told an appeals court he'd appeal the massive loss in his New York civil fraud trial.
Trump still has to pony up the $355 million judgment — plus interest.
The total increases by about $122,000 per day until he pays up.

NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump has appealed his $454 million New York civil fraud judgment, challenging a judge's finding that Trump lied about his wealth as he grew the real estate empire that launched him to stardom and the presidency.