Trump Held in Contempt of Court Over Subpoenas in N.Y. Probe
- He must pay fine of $10,000 a day until he produces documents
- Ruling is notable victory for New York Attorney General James
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Donald Trump was held in contempt of court for failing to turn over records in New York’s probe of asset valuations at his sprawling real estate company, and must pay $10,000 a day until he complies.
Monday’s ruling, which adds pressure on the former president as New York Attorney General Letitia James seeks to wrap up her investigation, came after a lawyer for James said at a hearing that the state is likely to bring an enforcement action against the Trump Organization “in the near future.”