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Michael R. Sisak | Associated Press

Donald Trump answers questions for 7 hours in N.Y. fraud lawsuit

Former President Donald Trump waves as he leaves Trump Tower in New York on Thursday. A lawsuit filed by New York Attorney General Letitia James focuses on allegations that Trump lied about his own wealth and exaggerated the value of his assets on financial statements. (Associated Press)

NEW YORK — Former President Donald Trump answered questions for nearly seven hours Thursday during his second deposition in a legal battle with New York’s attorney general over his company’s business practices, reversing an earlier decision to invoke his Fifth Amendment protection against self-incrimination and remain silent.

The Republican met all day with lawyers for Attorney General Letitia James, who sued Trump last year. Her lawsuit claims Trump and his family misled banks and business associates by giving them false information about his net worth and the value of assets such as hotels and golf courses.

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