A New York judge found former President Donald Trump in contempt of court for refusing to comply with a production order issued by State Attorney General Letitia James.
New York State Supreme Court Judge Arthur Engoron fined the businessman $ 10,000 per day until he met the court’s demands.
Mr. Trump, I know you take your business seriously, and I take mine seriously.did he declare.
The New York State Attorney General made the request to the court earlier this month, in connection with his civil investigation into the Trump Organization’s possible tax evasion.
Last January, he said the investigation had uncovered evidence that appeared to establish “fraudulent or deceptive” practices, but he hinted at his intention to continue the investigation before determining whether his office would file charges against to him. the place of Donald Trump or his family business.
Donald Trump’s lawyers have already indicated they will appeal.
Attorney General Letitia James’s civil investigation is separate from Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s criminal investigation into the Trump Organization, in which he, however, is involved.
Source: Radio-Canada
