New York Liberals May Be Celebrating Now, But Verdict Against Trump Could Soon Backfire Against the State

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Leftists in New York City — and around the world, for that matter — were undoubtedly in celebration mode after they heard the dollar amounts that former President Donald Trump, two of his sons, and his various enterprises were penalized for in the fraud suit brought by New York State District Attorney Letitia James.

New York Supreme Court Judge Arthur Engoron ordered Trump to pay $355 million in damages in the civil fraud case that accused him of lying about his net worth to get more favorable terms from lenders.

Other co-defendants, including Eric and Donald Trump Jr., were hit with penalties as well, and James estimated that when interest is added to the totals as required by state law, the sum rises to $464 million, according to The Associated Press.

Moreover, Trump and his sons were banned from leading any New York-based organization for the next three years.

Surely, that’s a win for James and her fellow Democrats, right?

Not so fast.

First off, there’s the possibility that the whole thing could be thrown out by a higher court after Trump files what seems like an inevitable appeal.

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