Trump appeals $454 million ruling in New York fraud case
Former President Donald Trump on Monday officially began the process of appealing the historic $454 million judgment against him.
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Former President Donald Trump on Monday officially began the process of appealing the historic $454 million judgment against him.
The amount former President Donald Trump owes in his New York civil fraud case is $454,156,783 — plus $111,983 of post-judgment interest accruing each day.
The judge's ruling bars former President Donald Trump from conducting business in New York for three years. Trump has vowed to appeal.
Judge David Friedman issued a stay of the gag order, in view of the "constitutional and statutory rights at issue."
Trump attorneys argue the judge and his clerk have subjected the defendants to "tangible and overwhelming" bias and unfair treatment.
Ivanka Trump is the fourth Trump to testify in the ongoing civil fraud trial of her father and his business in New York.
Former President Donald Trump clashed with the judge who could determine the fate of his business empire while defending the financial records at the heart of the case.
Donald Trump Jr. was called to the stand in a New York courtroom Wednesday to testify in the civil fraud trial, the first of four Trumps who are expected to be called in the coming days.
Former President Donald Trump, sons Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump, and the Trump Organization were dealt severe penalties in a civil case alleging widespread fraud.
Judge's ruling could strip Donald Trump of his authority to make strategic and financial decisions over key properties in the state.
"The documents here clearly contain fraudulent valuations that defendants used in business," Judge Engoron wrote in his ruling, ordering Trump's New York business certificates canceled.
New York Attorney General Letitia James raised the allegation in a lawsuit seeking $250 million and sanctions that would halt the Trump Organization's operations in New York.
A jury found that executives illegally reduced payroll liability through a variety of schemes.
Two Trump Organization companies faced a total of 17 criminal counts, including conspiracy and tax fraud.
The prosecution rested its case, but first got permission to tell jurors a fraudulent practice "was known to Mr. Trump"
Prosecutors allege Allen Weisselberg was part of a corporate scheme to help Trump Organization executives "cheat" their taxes.
The Weisselbergs, both sides in the case agree, lived large on the company dime.
Trump Organization controller Jeffrey McConney made the revelation during the company's New York criminal fraud trial.
The "investigation" led the company "to do things differently," the executive said during testimony in the Trump Organization's fraud trial in New York.
The request for an expedited schedule says the lawsuit against Donald Trump and his company "involves allegations of an ongoing scheme."
"Make Real the Promises of Democracy" is the 2025 theme, with events held over several days.
Coloradans who are not happy with the wolf reintroduction plan are trying a new tactic, one that has the potential to change the course of the wildlife landscape: another popular vote.
A teen charged in a fatal shooting at a car rally in Longmont pleaded guilty to second-degree murder Friday.
According to the Regional Transportation District, preventative maintenance will temporarily impact light rail service on the D, E, and H lines starting Jan. 12.
Josh Allen threw two touchdown passes, James Cook scored on a 5-yard run and finished with 120 yards rushing, and the Buffalo Bills leaned on a balanced offensive attack in a 31-7 win over the Denver Broncos in a wild-card playoff game on Sunday.
"Make Real the Promises of Democracy" is the 2025 theme, with events held over several days.
Coloradans who are not happy with the wolf reintroduction plan are trying a new tactic, one that has the potential to change the course of the wildlife landscape: another popular vote.
A teen charged in a fatal shooting at a car rally in Longmont pleaded guilty to second-degree murder Friday.
According to the Regional Transportation District, preventative maintenance will temporarily impact light rail service on the D, E, and H lines starting Jan. 12.
Josh Allen threw two touchdown passes, James Cook scored on a 5-yard run and finished with 120 yards rushing, and the Buffalo Bills leaned on a balanced offensive attack in a 31-7 win over the Denver Broncos in a wild-card playoff game on Sunday.
We know Coloradans want to help people affected by the California wildfires, and CBS is teaming up with the American Red Cross. You can donate by going to RedCross.org/CBS.
It was a bad loss for the Broncos against the Bills Sunday, but in a house divided, love always wins. Colorado couple Genevieve Mesch and Dominic Schumaker are engaged to be married, but today it was a Billiever versus a Boliever.
Last year the MLK Jr. monument in Denver was vandalized, tomorrow the MLK Holiday Commission plans a ribbon cutting and re-dedication.
Pacific Gas and Electric crews are working to get ahead of wildfires in the Los Angeles area to protect the power grid from spreading flames. Crews are clearing areas around powerlines and treating the areas with fire retardant to protect each pole.
Denver police are warning the public to be vigilant as they search for a suspect responsible for three stabbings Saturday night. One victim, an American Airlines flight attendant on a layover, died after she was stabbed in the throat.
Josh Allen threw two touchdown passes, James Cook scored on a 5-yard run and finished with 120 yards rushing, and the Buffalo Bills leaned on a balanced offensive attack in a 31-7 win over the Denver Broncos in a wild-card playoff game on Sunday.
A flight to Buffalo packed with Broncos fans departed from Denver on Saturday. One United Airlines flight was completely sold out, and we show you how fans prepared for their journey to New York.
Denver Broncos fans from Colorado, New York, Florida, and beyond traveled to Buffalo to support the Broncos on Sunday in their first playoff game since the 2015 season against the Bills.
Bill McCartney, the former Colorado Buffaloes football head coach, passed away at the age of 84.
Four different Denver Broncos players were named CBS Sports' first-ever NFL All-Pro roster.
FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell said that L.A. officials were "very prepared" for wildfire, noting that the area is prone to fires.
Jack Smith, the special counsel appointed by Attorney General Merrick Garland in November 2022 to take over two investigations into President-elect Donald Trump, has resigned.
The White House said President Biden bestowed the award to Pope Francis during a phone call in which they also discussed efforts to promote peace and alleviate suffering around the world.
President-elect Donald Trump has accused California Gov. Gavin Newsom of prioritizing environmental policies over public safety, and claimed that FEMA lacked the funds to respond to the crisis.
Greenland's prime minister said he hasn't spoken to President-elect Donald Trump, but that he's open to discussions about what "unites us."
FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell said that L.A. officials were "very prepared" for wildfire, noting that the area is prone to fires.
Jack Smith, the special counsel appointed by Attorney General Merrick Garland in November 2022 to take over two investigations into President-elect Donald Trump, has resigned.
The White House said President Biden bestowed the award to Pope Francis during a phone call in which they also discussed efforts to promote peace and alleviate suffering around the world.
State Rep. Kyle Brown, who represents Marshall Fire survivors, plans to change how insurers set premiums to make sure they accurately reflect risk, among other initiatives.
President-elect Donald Trump has accused California Gov. Gavin Newsom of prioritizing environmental policies over public safety, and claimed that FEMA lacked the funds to respond to the crisis.
Community organization Commún received a $20 million Community Change Grant from the EPA. They will use the grant to turn an old 40,000-square-foot building, into the Loretto Heights Resiliency Hub.
For many parents, balancing fitness and family can be a challenge. A new program at the Aurora Central Recreation Center is providing affordable childcare, allowing parents to focus on their health.
More than a hundred E. coli cases were linked to contaminated onions produced by Taylor Farms used in McDonald's burgers.
Abortion bans enacted since Roe v. Wade was overturned may be driving Americans to leave restrictive states, researchers find.
A family in Singapore found the care they needed for their child 9,000 miles away in Colorado.
Recent major donors to Trump's inaugural committee include Meta, Microsoft, Amazon, Google, Amazon, Apple's Tim Cook, and OpenAI's Sam Altman.
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Meta confirms Axios report that the company is is axing its diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, including for hiring and training.
Macy's has released a list of the more than 60 underperforming stores it is closing in 2025.
A faulty rearview camera in some Teslas fails to properly display images, increasing the risk of a crash, traffic regulators say.
Records obtained by CBS Colorado show the Colorado Department of Corrections purchased hundreds of Motorola cameras for the adult parole division.
CBS News Colorado has learned the City of Denver and the owner of the former Park Hill Golf Course property are attempting to wrap up a land swap agreement that would allow Denver to take back control of the controversial 155 acre property.
While combing through a pile of paperwork in his kitchen, Brad Bernero says he is doubling down on his fight against the banking giant Wells Fargo.
The former mayor and police chief of Lakeside pleaded guilty Tuesday to embezzlement of public property and official misconduct in connection with a car-flipping scheme uncovered in a CBS News Colorado investigation.
With a check in hand, a Coloradan is breathing a sigh of relief.