Why is Donald Trump on trial?
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Why is Donald Trump on trial?
Let's take a moment to explain why Donald Trump is facing this civil lawsuit.
The former president is accused of committing repeated and prolonged fraud through his business empire Trump Organization.
According to New York prosecutors, for years Trump deceived banks, insurers and others by largely overvaluing his assets and exaggerating his net worth.
They say he did so in order to secure more funding for the Trump Organization.
New York Supreme Court Judge Arthur Engoron has already found Trump liable for one fraud claim.
Engoron must now decide on six other claims:
- Falsifying business records
- Conspiracy to falsify business records
- Issuing false financial statements
- Conspiracy to falsify false financial statements
- Insurance fraud
- Conspiracy to commit insurance fraud
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