The unhinged fraud case against Trump

 Red State:

George Washington law professor Jonathan Turley has ripped apart the weaponization of the law against former President Donald Trump in the New York fraud decision, noting how unusual the application of the statute was, particularly given there were no victims and no one lost anything. 

He noted how the fine was more than $455 million with interest, and the people — 'the victims" — wanted to do more business with Trump, that they made a lot of money. Usually, awards are based on the damage sustained, and this decision is completely unhinged on that basis. 

In an article on the decision, Turley called the fine "greater than the gross national product of some countries." He also said the people were now prevented from doing business with Trump as they wished because of the decision. 

Turley also noted how the law hadn't been applied before in such a case. 

The New York statute has been on the books for decades and has always been something of an anomaly in not requiring an actual victim or loss to justify disgorgement or fines. 

Even the New York Times agreed that it could not find a single case in history where this statute was used against an individual or a company that did not commit a criminal offense, go bankrupt, or leave financial victims. 

But on top of all that, Turley noted the "poison pill" — that in order to appeal such an unfair decision, Trump would have to come up with the full amount or a bond covering it just to appeal, within 30 days. 

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It is not in New York's interest to pursue such a case.  The Trump poison pill is probably enough for most businesses to avoid doing any busienss in New York if that is going to be the approach of the New York prosecutors.  It is one of the most absurd cases in history.  Trump's lawyers should counter sue the state for damages. 

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