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Trump appeals contempt ruling, $10,000-a-day fine

Former US President Donald Trump denies wrongdoing and says investigations into his business practices is politically motivated [File: Evan Vucci/AP Photo]

Former United States President Donald Trump has filed an appeal against a New York judge’s decision to hold him in contempt of court for failing to produce documents requested in a state investigation into his business practices.

The appeal on Wednesday came two days after Manhattan Judge Arthur Engoron issued a ruling to fine Trump $10,000 per day until he properly responds to a subpoena from New York Attorney General Letitia James.

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