"Trump Wins Right to Sue Niece Over NY Times Article, Court Rules"

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"Trump Wins Right to Sue Niece Over NY Times Article, Court Rules"
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A New York state appeals court ruled that Donald Trump can sue his niece, Mary Trump, for allegedly violating confidentiality provisions by providing information to the New York Times for its 2018 investigation into his finances. The court found a substantial legal basis for the claim but indicated that Trump might only be entitled to minimal damages. Mary Trump's lawyers argue that the lawsuit is a strategic attempt to silence her and that she provided valuable public information.

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