Trump's Fraud Trial Begins with Controversial Attacks on Judge and Attorney General
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Former President Donald Trump's fraud trial began in a New York courtroom, with the state's attorney general, Letitia James, accusing him of inflating his net worth to secure favorable terms from banks. Trump's lawyers claimed that James was targeting him, while also attacking the judge overseeing the case. If found guilty, Trump could face a $250 million penalty and a ban on operating a business in New York. The trial, expected to last several weeks, coincides with Trump's latest White House run and will be followed by four criminal trials.
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