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Carroll will get "Zero."

"That money will not be released until all appeals, including potentially to the Supreme Court, are exhausted."

"If Trump's appeal is turned down, he could simply pay the judgment."

"[S]he should be able to collect [the money]."

"Trump might one day have to pay E. Jean Carroll the $83.3 million she was awarded."

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A New York appeals court Thursday threw out the approximately $500 million civil fraud penalty against President Donald Trump, ruling the fine was excessive and violated the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution.

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A New York appeals court Thursday threw out the approximately $500 million civil fraud penalty against President Donald Trump, ruling the fine was excessive and violated the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution.

The five-judge appeals panel upheld the fraud liability finding against Trump and his company but disagreed on the case's merits. The judges issued three separate opinions totaling over 300 pages.

The five-judge appeals panel upheld the fraud liability finding against Trump and his company but disagreed on the case's merits. The judges issued three separate opinions totaling over 300 pages.

Democratic New York Attorney General Letitia James, who said she intends to appeal the ruling, brought the civil fraud case in 2022, alleging Trump inflated his net worth by billions to secure favorable loan terms from banks and insurers.

Democratic New York Attorney General Letitia James, who said she intends to appeal the ruling, brought the civil fraud case in 2022, alleging Trump inflated his net worth by billions to secure favorable loan terms from banks and insurers.

Manhattan Judge Arthur Engoron in February 2024 imposed a $355 million penalty, which grew to over $500 million with interest, after Trump was found liable.

Manhattan Judge Arthur Engoron in February 2024 imposed a $355 million penalty, which grew to over $500 million with interest, after Trump was found liable.

In his written opinion, Justice David Friedman called for the entire case to be dismissed, writing that James' ultimate goal was "the derailment of President Trump's political career and the destruction of his real estate business."

In his written opinion, Justice David Friedman called for the entire case to be dismissed, writing that James' ultimate goal was "the derailment of President Trump's political career and the destruction of his real estate business."

This comes after the Justice Department (DOJ) has been investigating James since Trump took office, including a grand jury probe related to the civil fraud case and allegations of mortgage fraud violations.

This comes after the Justice Department (DOJ) has been investigating James since Trump took office, including a grand jury probe related to the civil fraud case and allegations of mortgage fraud violations.

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The five-judge appeals panel upheld the fraud liability finding against Trump and his company but disagreed on the case's merits, with judges issuing three separate opinions totaling over 300 pages.</span

The five-judge appeals panel upheld the fraud liability finding against Trump and his company but disagreed on the case's merits, with judges issuing three separate opinions totaling over 300 pages.

New York Attorney General Letitia James brought the civil fraud case in 2022, alleging Trump inflated his net worth by billions to secure favorable loan terms from banks and insurers.</span

New York Attorney General Letitia James brought the civil fraud case in 2022, alleging Trump inflated his net worth by billions to secure favorable loan terms from banks and insurers.

Manhattan Judge Arthur Engoron originally imposed a $355 million penalty in February 2024, which grew to over $500 million with interest, after finding Trump liable for a decade of business fraud.</span

Manhattan Judge Arthur Engoron originally imposed a $355 million penalty in February 2024, which grew to over $500 million with interest, after finding Trump liable for a decade of business fraud.

Justice David Friedman argued the entire case should be dismissed, writing that James's ultimate goal was political hygiene aimed at derailing Trump's political career and destroying his real estate business.</span

Justice David Friedman argued the entire case should be dismissed, writing that James's ultimate goal was political hygiene aimed at derailing Trump's political career and destroying his real estate business.

The Justice Department has opened investigations into James since Trump took office, including a grand jury probe related to the civil fraud case and allegations of mortgage fraud violations.</span

The Justice Department has opened investigations into James since Trump took office, including a grand jury probe related to the civil fraud case and allegations of mortgage fraud violations.

The court clearly affirmed that Trump committed fraud for years by inflating property values to deceive banks and insurers. Multiple judges agreed the evidence was overwhelming and the fraud finding was well-supported. James acted within her lawful authority to protect New York's financial markets from this systematic deception.

The court clearly affirmed that Trump committed fraud for years by inflating property values to deceive banks and insurers. Multiple judges agreed the evidence was overwhelming and the fraud finding was well-supported. James acted within her lawful authority to protect New York's financial markets from this systematic deception.

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This ruling totally vindicates Trump and exposes the politically motivated witch hunt that James orchestrated. She literally campaigned on targeting Trump and then brought this lawfare against him as a form of election interference. This isn't the first time James' corruption has been exposed but thankfully the appeals court saw through her politically motivated case.

This ruling totally vindicates Trump and exposes the politically motivated witch hunt that James orchestrated. She literally campaigned on targeting Trump and then brought this lawfare against him as a form of election interference. This isn't the first time James' corruption has been exposed but thankfully the appeals court saw through her politically motivated case.

Trump and his allies are misinterpreting this ruling. While the panel found the financial penalty against Trump was too severe, the court clearly affirmed that he committed fraud for years by inflating and James acted lawfully to protect New York's financial markets. Although it appears he's going to escape accountability, Trump could still face punishment on appeal.

Trump and his allies are misinterpreting this ruling. While the panel found the financial penalty against Trump was too severe, the court clearly affirmed that he committed fraud for years by inflating and James acted lawfully to protect New York's financial markets. Although it appears he's going to escape accountability, Trump could still face punishment on appeal.

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There's a 31% chance that the Department of Justice will announce an investigation or prosecution of a Democrat who served as president, vice president, congressional leader, whip or impeachment manager before Jan. 1, 2026, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

There's a 31% chance that the Department of Justice will announce an investigation or prosecution of a Democrat who served as president, vice president, congressional leader, whip or impeachment manager before Jan. 1, 2026, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

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