Trump has lost an appeal in Manhattan over his civil probe of deceptive business practices forcing him to appeal to New York’s highest court.
– #Trump must testify under oath in the New York state civil case against him on his deceptive business practices.
– A four-judge panel on an appellate court in New York ruled that Trump must testify.
– Trump's oldest kids were also subpoenaed
2/🧵— Gent (@GentGoldstein) May 26, 2022
– #Ivanka Trump and Donald Trump Jr. must also sit for a disposition.
– #Trump could still appeal this ruling to the highest court of New York.
– It is unknown if Trump is forced to speak if he would answer questions or plead the fifth.
4/🧵— Gent (@GentGoldstein) May 26, 2022
– New York says it is not uncommon for an accused to have dual lawsuits both criminal and civil going on at the same time.
– Trump will definitely appeal this ruling.
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6/? END OF THIS 🧵— Gent (@GentGoldstein) May 26, 2022
For more information on Trump, the manhattan civil lawsuit, and the criminal probe HERE
