Trump coughs up $110K to Letitia James during business probe battle

Former President Donald Trump has coughed up $110,000 to New York State Lawyer Common Letitia James as a part of her ongoing probe into the Trump Group.

The hefty cost, which was paid in full Thursday, originates from a $10,000-per-day fantastic that a decide imposed final month as a part of holding Trump in contempt of court docket for failing to answer a subpoena from James’ workplace.

The meter started working April 26 after Manhattan Supreme Court docket Justice Arthur Engoron dominated that Trump had missed a March 31 deadline to answer a subpoena from James.

The forty fifth president was additionally ordered to meet different situations by Friday to ensure that the decide to raise the contempt order.

The AG’s workplace stated he has but to supply extra affidavits and different particulars associated to his enterprise dealings as a part of that deal.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump
Trump paid a $10,000-per-day fantastic for civil contempt.
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James is in search of testimony from Trump and his youngsters Ivanka and Donald Jr. as a part of her investigation.

James has been ordered to carry the cash in an escrow account whereas Trump’s authorized group appeals the decide’s authentic contempt discovering.

A consultant for Trump couldn't be reached for remark.

New York Attorney General Letitia James
AG James needs testimony from Trump and his youngsters, Ivanka and Donald Jr.
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Former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen instructed Congress in 2019 that his longtime boss had exaggerated the worth of his companies to lenders, insurers and the tax man.

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