Legal AF by MeidasTouch Trump Lawyer FLIPS OUT after DEVASTATING NY Verdict
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Feb 16, 2024 After a staggering $364 million verdict against Donald Trump, his lawyer Alina Habba expresses outrage, calling it a politically motivated witch hunt. The court highlights serious financial misrepresentations, revealing inflated asset valuations. Habba's past remarks on winning cases come into question as she promises to appeal. The judge criticizes the defendants for lacking remorse, while Trump claims the verdict is a manipulation of media narratives. The discussion unpacks the implications of the rulings and what lies ahead for Trump and his team.
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Massive Financial Verdict And Remedies
- Justice Arthur Engoron ordered over $355 million against Trump in the NY AG civil fraud case, totaling $364 million including co-defendants.
- The ruling also includes business bans in New York and an enhanced independent monitorship.
Alina Habba's Social Media Reaction
- Alina Habba posted that the verdict is a "manifest injustice" and a politically fueled witch hunt aimed at taking down Trump.
- Ben Meiselas highlights Habba's history of public posts complaining about previous losses and calling them corrupt or rigged.
Documented Pattern Of Financial Misrepresentation
- The court and independent monitor documented repeated financial misrepresentations and separate sets of books by Trump entities.
- Evidence included inflated valuations for loans and deflated valuations for taxes, showing pattern-based misconduct.