Former President Donald Trump has emerged victorious in a court case that had been ongoing for over five years. The case revolved around accusations that Trump misled individuals into investing in a company that sold outdated videophones. U.S. District Judge Lorna Schofield’s decision to dismiss the case came as a disappointment for the plaintiffs’ lawyer, Roberta Kaplan.
The lawsuit, which was initially deemed unsuitable for the Manhattan court, involved allegations against Trump, his children Donald Trump Jr., Eric Trump, Ivanka Trump, and a Trump Organization affiliate. The plaintiffs claimed that the Trumps endorsed the company’s product in exchange for undisclosed multi-million dollar payments. The product in question was a videophone priced at $499, which was portrayed as a standard computer with a webcam.
Kaplan, who also represents New York writer E. Jean Carroll in a defamation lawsuit against Trump, is scheduled to go to trial next week. These legal entanglements have put Trump in a precarious position, and his niece Mary Trump has shared her perspective on the matter.
In her latest Substack post titled “Donald Hit with Fraud Allegations, He’s Accused Of Swiping Millions,” Mary Trump expressed her belief that her uncle may soon face additional damages in the defamation lawsuit brought by E. Jean Carroll. She also speculated that Trump could potentially lose ownership of Mar-a-Lago and Trump Tower, both of which are owned by his business.
Mary Trump emphasized the importance of shedding light on all of Trump’s alleged transgressions, stating, “Everyone should know about every single one of his transgressions.” She further suggested that if the civil fraud case were to evolve into a criminal prosecution, Trump should be held accountable in a court of law.
While acknowledging that it is essential to celebrate when Trump is held accountable, Mary Trump warned that he remains a significant threat to the country. Despite Trump’s recent legal victories, these allegations of fraud and his ongoing legal battles continue to cast a shadow over his reputation.
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