Eighth Amendment

NY Appeals Court Throws Out $527 Million Trump Fraud Judgment as "Excessive"

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The New York Appellate Division, in a unanimous five-judge decision, threw out the $527 million civil fraud judgment against President Donald Trump and his companies, ruling the penalty was “excessive” and violated the Eighth Amendment’s prohibition on excessive fines. The appeals …

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