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Judge Rules Against NY AG Attempt to Invalidate Bail

Opening Statements Begin In Former President Donald Trump's New York Hush Money Trial

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A New York Judge has ruled that Former President Trump’s $175 million bond judgment stemming from his non-jury civil trial will stand.

Lawyers for New York Attorney General Letitia James argued that the court should void Trump’s slashed judgment of $175 million in his non-jury civil fraud trial. James questioned whether the company that posted the massive bond, Knight Specialty Insurance, could actually pay the bond if needed. 

The court, though, ruled against James, deciding that the bond will stand. 

The court decided the $175 million needs to be in cash — not in mutual funds or securities where the value can fluctuate. The court said Knight Insurance cannot trade or move the money, but said they will retain control of the account. 

The court also ruled that Knight Insurance must provide a monthly financial statement to James showing the $175 million in cash and decided that the agreement cannot change without approval from the court. 


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