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New York district attorney requests gag order for Trump in falsified business records case

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The New York County District Attorney’s Office requested on Monday that a New York state court place a gag order on former President Donald Trump. In the 331-page request, District Attorney Alvin Bragg, Jr. The prosecution says that Trump paid $130,000 to Daniels through his attorney, Michael Cohen.

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New York panel of judges lowers $464M Trump civil fraud bond

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An appeals court in New York lowered the $464 million bond imposed on former President Donald Trump in his civil fraud case on Monday. The court issued its order to stay pursuant to New York’s Civil Practice Laws and Rules § 5519(c).

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New York AG rejects Trump settlement, considers civil suit against Trump children

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New York Attorney General Letitia James Thursday rejected a settlement offer from former President Donald Trump’s legal team to end James’ civil investigation into Trump, according to an exclusive report by the NYT. James is now considering suing at least one of Trump’s children—Ivanka, Eric, Donald Jr.—

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Opioid manufacturer Teva Pharmaceuticals announces $523M settlement with New York state

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New York Attorney General Letitia James Thursday reached a $523 million settlement with opioid manufacturer Teva Pharmaceuticals Industries. In total, New York will receive $523 million from Teva–$210 million from the state and local settlement as well as $313 million from an individual agreement with New York.

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NY attorney general: use of facial recognition software to deny venue entry to lawyers may violate civil rights law

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New York Attorney General Letitia James Wednesday released a letter to Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. ” Additionally, James expressed concern that MSG Entertainment’s policy may deter lawyers from accepting cases that involve litigation against MSG Entertainment. .”

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Trump takes the Fifth Amendment in New York civil investigation

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Former President Donald Trump pleaded the Fifth Amendment in a New York State civil investigation into his business and real estate dealings, choosing not to testify in an unusual move for the vocal politician. Trump was scheduled for a deposition on August 10 in the civil case People of the State of New York v.

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Attorneys Sue New York Gov. Hochul, Democrats Over “Gerrymandered” Maps

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The lawsuit suggests that New York's legislature ignored established political procedures to "gerrymander" district maps to Democrats' advantage.

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