September 21, 2022

Former US President Donald Trump being sued by New York State Attorney General

By Shirvan Williams

The New York state attorney general has reportedly filed a sweeping lawsuit against former President Donald Trump, three of his adult children and the Trump Organization.

The suit which was filed today, September 21, alleges that they were involved in an expansive fraud lasting over a decade that the former President used to enrich himself.

In the more than 200-page lawsuit, Attorney General Letitia James, a Democrat, alleges the fraud touched all aspects of the Trump business, including its properties and golf courses. The lawsuit also accuses the Trump Organization of deceiving lenders, insurers and tax authorities by inflating the value of his properties using misleading appraisals.

“As a result of that we are seeking relief, and Mr. Trump, the Trump Organization, his family — they should all be held accountable,” she said.

James also said she believes state and criminal laws may have been violated and referred the matter to the US attorney’s office for the Southern District of New York and the Internal Revenue Service.

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