NEW YORK — A Manhattan judge held former President Donald Trump in civil contempt on Monday, slapping him with $10,000 fines a day for “repeated delays and failures” to comply with New York Attorney General Letitia James’ fraud investigation.
“Mr. Trump, I know you take your business seriously, and I take mine seriously. I hereby hold you in civil contempt and fine you $10,000 a day” until you comply, Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Arthur Engoron said, addressing Trump, though he was not present for the hearing.
The judge admonished the former president for flouting a final deadline for Trump to provide all evidence James demanded from him. The AG says she has evidence his family company manipulated the value of its assets for financial gain. The investigation is winding down after three years.
