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Key points from AP analysis of Trump’s New York civil fraud case

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Donald Trump could potentially have his real estate empire ordered “dissolved” for repeated misrepresentations on financial statements to lenders in violation of New York’s powerful anti-fraud law. But an Associated Press analysis of nearly 70 years of similar cases showed Trump’s case stands apart: It’s the only big business found that was threatened with a shutdown without a showing of obvious victims and major losses. Some legal experts worry if the New York judge goes ahead with such a penalty in a final ruling expected by the end of this month, it could make it easier for courts to wipe out companies in the future. “This sets a horrible precedent,” said Adam Leitman Bailey, a New York real estate lawyer who once sued a Trump condo building.

IDF unearths Hamas operation room in tunnel under Khan Yunis cemetery

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Inside the tunnel, the forces unearthed the office of the eastern Battalion commander from the Khan Yunis Brigade, from where he directed the October 7 attacks, according to th   Khan Yunis tunnel unearthed under the Bani Suheila cemetery. January 29, 2024. (photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT) Troops of the 98th Division raided an underground tunnel located under the Bani Suheila cemetery  in the heart of Khan Yunis,   the IDF reported on Monday. While inspecting the tunnel, the fighters found explosives and sliding doors and eliminated terrorists who were inside. Inside the tunnel , the Israeli forces unearthed the office of the eastern Battalion commander from the Khan Yunis Brigade, from where he directed the October 7 attacks, according to the IDF.  In addition, troops found operation rooms, a battalion combat war room, and bedrooms of senior officials of the Hamas terrorist organization. Hamas reportedly used this tunnel to carry out their fight against Israeli forces above

Wave of rockets rain across Tel Aviv, central Israel

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A rocket that fell in Rishon Lezion. January 29, 2024. (photo credit: ALONI MOR) The barrage of rockets came after weeks of relative quiet across central Israel.  At around 4:50 p.m. on Monday, rocket sirens sounded in  Tel Aviv  and across central Israel. Some 11 rockets were fired from southern Khan Yunis, 6 of which were intercepted, according to Israeli news outlet Ynet.    Solar Carports 2024 (Take A Look) Sponsored by Solar Carport | Search Ads No injuries or casualties Citing Magen David Adom (MDA), Israeli media outlet N12, said a car in  Rishon Lezion  was hit; no casualties or injuries were reported. The car hit by rocket debris is owned by Israeli celebrity Guy Geor, who was not in his vehicle at the moment of the barrage,  Maariv  noted. Advertisement Israel's Iron Dome anti-missile system intercepts rockets launched from the Gaza Strip (credit: REUTERS/AMIR COHEN) In addition, the Police Spokesperson said there were no casualties or injuries throughout the area. The ba

Alina Habba: We Will Appeal E. Jean Carroll Verdict

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Alina Habba, lawyer for former President Donald Trump, gives an interview outside of Trump Tower on March 21, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images) Following the hefty $83.3 million verdict, Donald Trump’s lawyer, Alina Habba, announced to the press that the Trump team will “immediately” appeal the ruling. While talking to reporters outside of a New York courtroom on Friday, Habba emphasized that she is proud to represent the former president, but also mentioned that she will not stand for what transpired behind the closed door courtroom. “I so am proud to stand with President Trump,” she said. “But I am not proud to stand with what I saw in that courtroom.”   “We will immediately appeal,” Habba said. “We will set aside that ridiculous jury.” While speaking to reporters, Habba further stated that the trial was “unfair” from the start, as Trump’s legal team was denied most of its requests. “Before I walked into court, that judge decided that every single def

Jury: Trump Must Pay E. Jean Carroll $83.3 Million In Damages

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facebook twitter Instagram LinkedIn (L) NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JANUARY 17: Former President Donald Trump speaks at a press conference at 40 Wall Street on January 17, 2024 in New York City. Trump held a press conference after leaving the second day of his defamation trial involving E. Jean Carroll. The trial is to determine how much money in damages the former president must pay Carroll as a result of public comments that he made both while he was president and after the jury’s verdict in May. Carroll was awarded $5 million in damages in May from the previous lawsuit. (Photo by Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty Images) / (R) NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JANUARY 26: E. Jean Carroll arrives at Manhattan federal court in New York as her defamation suit against Donald Trump continues on January 26, 2024 in New York City. Lawyers for both parties are expected to make their final statements today before a jury decides on a financial penalty. Carroll successfully sued Trump for defaming her when he was presiden

Republican National Committee pulls resolution declaring Trump as the ‘presumptive 2024 nominee’

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  The Republican National Committee has pulled a resolution to consider declaring  Donald Trump  the party’s “presumptive 2024 nominee” before he formally clinches the requisite number of delegates, a person familiar with the decision said Thursday. News of the withdrawal came shortly after Trump posted on his Truth Social site that, while he “greatly” appreciated the notion, he felt, “for the sake of PARTY UNITY, that they should NOT go forward with this plan, but that I should do it the ‘Old Fashioned’ way, and finish the process off AT THE BALLOT BOX.” The measure, according to a draft obtained Thursday by The Associated Press, had said it “declares President Trump as our presumptive 2024 nominee for the office of President of the United States and from this moment forward moves into full general election mode welcoming supporters of all candidates as valued members of Team Trump 2024.” T he withdrawal was confirmed by a person familiar with the decision who was not authorized to pu

Trump praises Texas governor as border state clashes with Biden administration over immigration

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  Former President  Donald Trump  lavished praise Saturday on Texas Gov. Greg Abbott for not allowing the Biden administration entry to remove razor wire in a popular corridor for migrants illegally entering the U.S.  in an escalating feud over immigration . In a speech focused overwhelmingly on border security, Trump said Texas should be given full support in its measures to deter migrants along the U.S.-Mexico border. The state is restricting the U.S. Border Patrol after the Supreme Court  cleared the way  for these federal agents to cut or remove the sharp metal barrier. “When I’m president, instead of trying to send Texas a restraining order, I will send them reinforcements,” Trump told a crowd of supporters in Las Vegas, where he rallied on an indoor soccer field in a largely Latino neighborhood. “Instead of fighting border states, I will use every resource tool and authority of the U.S. president to defend the United States of America from this horrible invasion that is taking pl