Mr. Trump was severely fined for “disregarding” the court, possibly facing prison

According to ReutersMr. Trump failed in his attempt to dismiss the subpoena from New York Attorney General Letitia James and continued to disobey a court order to submit all requested documents by the March 3 deadline, which was later granted. extended until March 31 at the request of his lawyers.

In mid-April, a lawyer for former President Trump asserted that his legal team had worked hard to comply with the court order, but despite a “thorough” search, they found that Mr. Trump “did not hold any any documents required”.

CBS News Trump’s attorney, Alina Habba, reported that Trump’s company “might obtain the requested documents, including tax audit documents.”

New York judge Arthur Engoron on April 25 affirmed that it is entirely appropriate to conclude that former President Trump disregarded a court order, especially when Trump repeatedly disobeyed the court’s request and it was unclear whether Mr. actively look for the requested documents or not.

New York Judge Arthur Engoron. Photo: New York Post

“Mr. Trump…I know you’re serious about your job and so am I. I conclude you disregard the civil court order,” Judge Engoron said, and ordered Trump to pay $10,000 a day until when providing all required documents.

Former President Trump’s lawyer Alina Habba said in a statement that Trump would appeal the ruling.

According to Sarah Krissoff, a lawyer in New York, Mr. Trump could face prison if he does not pay the fine. However, she asserted that this scenario is unlikely to happen, explaining that the judge could choose other measures such as increasing the fine.

New York Attorney General Letitia James. Photo: Reuters

Ms. James, the attorney general of the state of New York, is investigating whether the Trump Organization intentionally misrepresented the value of its real estate assets to receive tax breaks and obtain favorable loans.

Ms. James confirmed that the investigation, which lasted more than three years, had found “remarkable evidence” that the Trump Organization made false statements in its financial statements over the past 10 years.

“Today’s ruling clearly shows that no one is above the law,” James said on April 25.

Former President Trump, a Republican, insisted he did nothing wrong and described the investigation of Ms. James, a Democrat, as politically motivated.

Donald Trump described the investigation by New York State Attorney General Letitia James into him as a “witch hunt”. Photo: UPI