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In an Aug. 21 ruling that included multiple opinions from a five-judge panel, the Manhattan-based appeals court determined that the hefty fine was improper. Some members of the panel argued it violated the U.S. Constitution’s prohibition on excessive fines, while others said Trump should be granted a new trial due to errors in the trial judge’s determinations.
The ruling comes amid ongoing legal battles. Trump’s appeal against his conviction in a New York criminal case related to payments to adult film star Stormy Daniels remains unresolved.
White House officials and New York Attorney General Letitia James, who brought the case against Trump, did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
This is a developing story that will be updated.
