Why Trump's fraud trial doesn't have a jury
Former President Donald Trump appeared in a Manhattan courtroom on Monday as the trial in his civil fraud case got underway. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa reports.
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Trump: Fraud trial is "election interference"
Donald Trump attended the start of his civil fraud trial in New York City on Monday. The former president, the Trump Organization, multiple executives and two of Trump's children are accused of committing widespread fraud. CBS News' Robert Costa and Fin Gómez join "America Decides" to discuss Trump's criticism of the case and how it could affect the 2024 election.
Breaking down the Trump civil fraud trial
Former President Donald Trump is attending the beginning of the New York state civil fraud trial against his family-owned business. New York State Attorney General Letitia James claims the Trump Organization repeatedly committed fraud on financial statements in order to secure business loans and insurance policies. Trump dismissed the case as a witch hunt and called the attorney general racist. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has more details on the case.
Trump calls prosecutor racist before trial
Former President Donald Trump lashed out at Attorney General Letitia James and others when he arrived at a Lower Manhattan courtroom for the first day of his civil trial for alleged fraud Monday. Trump called the case against him a "scam."
Trump in courtroom for fraud trial
Former President Donald Trump arrived at the courthouse in Lower Manhattan Monday morning for the start of his New York civil trial over fraud allegations. He and others involved with the Trump Organization are accused of committing widespread fraud to get better terms on loans and insurance policies. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa has more.
Trump expected in court for NYC civil trial
Former President Donald Trump has long volleyed insults at New York Attorney General Letitia James while her office investigated him and his company — an investigation that ultimately led to her filing a $250 million civil lawsuit accusing Trump and others at the Trump Organization of widespread fraud. The trial stemming from that suit is set to begin Monday. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa has more.
Trump appeal to delay fraud trial denied
An appeals court in New York has rejected former President Trump's bid to delay his civil fraud trial, scheduled to begin Monday. New York Attorney General Letitia James sued Trump, his sons and the Trump Organization in September 2022, claiming they committed fraud while seeking loans from banks. A judge ruled Tuesday that Trump and his company "repeatedly" violated state fraud law. CBS News investigative reporter Graham Kates has the latest on the case.
Donald Trump expects to attend start of New York civil trial Monday
Former President Donald Trump expects to attend at least the first day of the civil trial pitting him and the Trump Organization against New York Attorney General Letitia James.
Judge rules Trump, company violated fraud law
Donald Trump and his company "repeatedly" violated state fraud law, a New York judge ruled Tuesday. Judge Arthur Engoron agreed in his ruling with New York Attorney General Letitia James' office that it is beyond dispute that Trump and his company provided banks with financial statements that misrepresented his wealth by as much as $3.6 billion.
Judge asked to decide if Trump property valuations were fraud or "genius"
New York Attorney General Letitia James has accused Trump and others of systematic fraud and is suing the Trumps and the Trump Organization for $250 million.
Judge orders temporary halt of Trump's New York fraud trial
Former President Donald Trump's lawyers filed a last-minute challenge that could disrupt the schedule.
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Man killed in Utah FBI raid
Law enforcement sources tell CBS News that a Utah man who was shot and killed during an FBI raid Wednesday allegedly posted death threats online against President Biden. On social media, the suspect allegedly referenced the president's scheduled Thursday visit to Utah and threatened to dig out camouflage gear and a rifle. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports.
N.Y. attorney general's Trump lawsuit "ready for trial," her office says
The lawsuit accuses Trump family members and Trump Organization executives of orchestrating a fraudulent scheme related to property valuations and Trump's personal financial statements.
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What are the current investigations involving Trump?
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Trump faces second deposition in fraud case
Former President Trump is back in New York City for the first time since his historic arrest last week. New York State's attorney general is deposing Trump as part of a case surrounding his company's business dealings. CBS News investigative reporter Graham Kates has more.
Trump faces deposition in fraud case
Former President Donald Trump is back in New York City to give a deposition over a suit filed by New York Attorney General Letitia James. It accuses him, three of his children and the Trump Organization of inflating the value of their properties. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett joins CBS News Mornings to discuss.
Trump's many legal battles
Former President Donald Trump is back in New York for a deposition in a civil case filed by New York Attorney General Letitia James concerning the Trump Organization's alleged fraud. Major Garrett joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about what role this case plays in all the other legal battles Trump faces.
CBS News obtains Trump deposition video
Video first obtained by CBS News shows excerpts of former President Donald Trump's deposition in the New York attorney general's fraud investigation last August. He responded to questioning by citing his Fifth Amendment right to refuse to answer. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joins John Dickerson on "Prime Time" with details.
Video of Trump deposition in N.Y. fraud probe shows him taking the Fifth
Exclusive: CBS News obtained video of a portion of the deposition, which includes Trump saying, "Anyone in my position not taking the Fifth Amendment would be a fool."
Trump's N.Y. fraud case deposition
CBS News has obtained video of excerpts of former President Donald Trump’s deposition in New York Attorney General Letitia James’s civil fraud investigation. CBS News reporter Graham Kates and CBS News legal contributor Rebecca Roiphe have more on what the video shows.
Video: Trump takes the Fifth in deposition
Video obtained by CBS News provides the first look at former President Donald Trump's deposition in the New York attorney general's civil fraud investigation. Trump sat for questioning under oath on Aug. 10, and citied his Fifth Amendment right to refuse to answer. CBS News investigative reporter Graham Kates and legal contributor Rebecca Roiphe have more on what the excerpts from the video show.
Exclusive: Video of Trump deposition
Newly released video obtained by CBS News provides the first look at former President Donald Trump's deposition last summer in the New York attorney general's civil fraud investigation. Trump sat for questioning under oath on Aug. 10, and repeatedly took the Fifth Amendment, refusing to answer questions about his company's financial practices. CBS News investigative reporter Graham Kates joins Anne-Marie Green and Errol Barnett with details.
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Trump says Iran agreed to nuclear inspections, but Tehran denies claim
Iran insists there are no plans for inspections of its bombed nuclear sites, but Trump says Tehran "fully and completely" agreed to let inspectors return.
Mamdani influences New York City's congressional primaries with 3 big wins
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani endorsed three left-of-center candidates in the congressional Democratic primaries, and all three are set to win, CBS News projects.
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ODNI under Pulte fires 6 staff, sends 45 back to home agencies
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ODNI under Pulte fires 6 staff, sends 45 back to home agencies
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The Senate approved a House-passed resolution aimed at reining in President Trump on Iran, marking the first time such a measure has made it through both chambers.
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Clive Davis biographer remembers music icon
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Clive Davis dies at 94
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Actor James Handy's alleged killer found mentally incompetent for prosecution
A judge has found that a man charged with murder in the stabbing of actor James Handy isn't mentally competent for criminal court proceedings.
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Stocks slid around the world on Tuesday as investors pulled back from some of the biggest names in tech amid concerns about ongoing inflation and the possibility of future interest rate hikes. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent has more.
Ex-CISA director on intel community's AI warning
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How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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Tech stocks tumble over AI cost concerns
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Tech stocks tumble for a second day. Here's what's behind the selloff.
Nvidia, Alphabet and other technology stocks fell as Wall Street shifted from rewarding AI spending to demanding evidence that it will produce outsized returns.
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Deadly shooting in Montreal
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Jalen Brunson's mom, Sandra, on leadership
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