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The Latest | Lawyers in Trump hush money case paint competing portraits of him in opening statements

NEW YORK (AP) – In opening statements in Donald Trump‘s historic hush money trial, prosecutors said Monday that the former president “orchestrated a criminal scheme to corrupt” the 2016 presidential election. Defense attorneys countered, calling Trump “innocent” and saying the Manhattan district attorney’s office “should never have brought this case.” The commencement of the proceedings […]

N.Y. judge upholds Trump $175 million civil fraud bond

New York Judge Arthur Engoron ruled Monday that the $175 million bond posted by former President Donald Trump for his civil fraud case can stand. State Attorney General Letitia James questioned earlier this month whether the bond issued by Knight Specialty Insurance Company is valid and financially sound as a means to enable Mr. Trump […]