New York Judge Finds Former President Trump in Contempt

April 25, 2022 by Dan McCue
New York Judge Finds Former President Trump in Contempt
Former President Donald Trump speaks at a rally at the Delaware County Fairgrounds, Saturday, April 23, 2022, in Delaware, Ohio, to endorse Republican candidates ahead of the Ohio primary on May 3. (AP Photo/Joe Maiorana)

New York, N.Y. — Former President Donald Trump is in contempt of court for failing to comply with a subpoena issued by N.Y. Attorney General Letitia James, a New York judge has ruled.

The order, handed down by Judge Arthur Engoron of the state Supreme Court in Manhattan, also requires the former president to pay a fine of $10,000 per day until he is in compliance.

James has been conducting a civil investigation into Trump’s business dealings, while attorneys for the former president claim they’ve conducted a thorough search for the documents the attorney general is seeking, but simply have nothing to provide her.

Andrew Amer, an attorney for James’ office, said in court Monday that a March 31 deadline set by the court had come and gone and the office had gotten nothing.

“Is Mr. Trump thumbing his nose at this court’s order?” he asked.

Trump attorney Alina Habba responded by saying she personally took part in the search for the documents, and even traveled to Florida to interview Trump at his Mar-a-Lago estate.

“There is simply nothing more for him to provide,” she said.

But the judge sided with James and her office.

“Mr. Trump, I know you take your business seriously, and I take mine seriously,” Engoron said as he handed down his decision.

The judge’s written order will be filed on Tuesday. 

Engoron said he decided against Trump because his lawyers failed to provide sufficient detail about the search for the business records.

An ebullient James said via Twitter, “Despite a crystal clear order from the court, Donald Trump has refused to turn over documents as part of our investigation into him and the Trump Organization’s financial dealings.” 

Speaking for her client outside the courthouse, Habba said they plan to appeal.

“We respectfully disagree with the court’s decision today. All of the documents, as I explained, responsive to the subpoena, were already produced to the attorney general months ago,” Habba said.

Dan can be reached at [email protected] and at https://twitter.com/DanMcCue


A+
a-
  • Arthur Engoron
  • contempt of court
  • Donald Trump
  • Letitia James
  • In The News

    Health

    Voting

    Law

    September 29, 2023
    by Dan McCue
    As New Term Starts, Challenge to ‘Chevron’ Stars on High Court’s Docket

    WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court returns to the bench on Monday to begin a term that will include major cases... Read More

    WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court returns to the bench on Monday to begin a term that will include major cases on gun rights, the Americans With Disabilities Act, social media use by public officials, racial gerrymandering in South Carolina, and whether Purdue Pharma’s proposed reorganization plan... Read More

    Amazon Sued by FTC and 17 States Over Allegations It Inflates Prices and Overcharges Sellers

    Amazon is being sued by U.S. regulators and and 17 states over allegations that the company abuses its position in... Read More

    Amazon is being sued by U.S. regulators and and 17 states over allegations that the company abuses its position in the marketplace to inflate prices on other platforms, overcharge sellers and stifle competition. The lawsuit, filed Tuesday in U.S. District Court for the Western District of... Read More

    September 22, 2023
    by Tom Ramstack
    Federal Judges Suspend 96-Year-Old Colleague They Say Shows Mental Decline

    WASHINGTON — Judges from the Federal Circuit Court in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday suspended a 96-year-old fellow judge for one... Read More

    WASHINGTON — Judges from the Federal Circuit Court in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday suspended a 96-year-old fellow judge for one year after she refused to submit to a mental competency test. They accused Judge Pauline Newman of misconduct for not cooperating in their investigation. The other... Read More

    September 14, 2023
    by Dan McCue
    Minnesota Voters Sue to Keep Trump Off Presidential Ballot

    SAINT PAUL, Minn. — Eight Minnesota voters, including a former Minnesota secretary of state, are suing the current occupant of... Read More

    SAINT PAUL, Minn. — Eight Minnesota voters, including a former Minnesota secretary of state, are suing the current occupant of that office in a bid to keep former President Donald Trump from appearing on the state’s ballot in 2024. The lawsuit, which was filed on their... Read More

    September 12, 2023
    by Tom Ramstack
    Google Accused of Unfair Search Engine Competition

    WASHINGTON — Search engine giant Google endured accusations Tuesday in federal court in Washington, D.C., that it unfairly squeezed out... Read More

    WASHINGTON — Search engine giant Google endured accusations Tuesday in federal court in Washington, D.C., that it unfairly squeezed out competition through contracts that were similar to ultimatums. The contracts with computer and smartphone makers sometimes required them to use Google as their default search engine... Read More

    Google's Search Dominance Challenged in Biggest Antitrust Trial in Decades

    WASHINGTON (AP) — Google has exploited its dominance of the internet search market to lock out competitors and smother innovation,... Read More

    WASHINGTON (AP) — Google has exploited its dominance of the internet search market to lock out competitors and smother innovation, the Department of Justice charged Tuesday at the opening of the biggest U.S. antitrust trial in a quarter century. “This case is about the future of... Read More

    News From The Well
    scroll top