New York Attorney General Sues Donald Trump And His Company

New York Attorney General Letitia James announced a $250 million civil lawsuit against former President Trump, his children, and the Trump Organization for alleged business fraud. The investigation, initiated after Michael Cohen's testimony, revealed years of illegal conduct to inflate Trump's net worth, deceiving banks and New York residents. The lawsuit seeks to ban Trump and his children from running businesses in New York and restricts their real estate activities for five years. A criminal referral to the Justice Department and IRS is also being made.

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