Appeals court overturns $500 million penalty in Trump civil fraud case

A New York appeals court overturned a $500 million civil fraud penalty against former President Donald Trump and his companies, marking a significant legal victory for Trump. Although the penalty was erased, the court upheld the finding that Trump's organization engaged in massive fraud, maintaining their liability. The court's opinion showed division among the judges, with differing views on whether to uphold the fraud judgment, order a new trial, or dismiss the case completely. New York Attorney General Letitia James plans to appeal the ruling, asserting that the case against Trump has merit.