"Appeals Judge Allows Trump to Retain Control of Businesses Amid Civil Fraud Trial, AG Accuses Him of Ignoring Facts"
A New York appeals judge ruled that former President Donald Trump can continue to control his businesses, but declined to halt his civil fraud trial. The trial, brought by New York Attorney General Letitia James, seeks $250 million in damages and an order barring Trump from doing business in New York. Trump's attorneys had requested a delay in the case, which Trump considers a political attack. The appeals judge's ruling allows Trump to remain in control of his businesses, but the trial will proceed as scheduled. The Trump Organization expressed gratitude for the ruling and vowed to vigorously defend against what they perceive as politically motivated persecution.