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In reply to the discussion: So trump wins partial appeal that he only has to pay 175 million, and has more time to pay it. [View all]duforsure
(11,885 posts)61. Its called bribes blackmail, and threats,
Our judges and justices are actively being corrupted by criminals because of power and greed.
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So trump wins partial appeal that he only has to pay 175 million, and has more time to pay it. [View all]
JohnSJ
Mar 25
OP
No speculation, it is on CNN right now under Breaking news. The link is I am watching on
JohnSJ
Mar 25
#2
In a majority of states, the law now caps the amount of supersedeas bond that can be required.
onenote
Mar 25
#83
It is well within the court's statutory authority to reduce or even forgo any bond requirement
onenote
Mar 25
#63
Your headline lies. The bond is reduced, not the total owing, according to CNN as of this writing. . . . nt
Bernardo de La Paz
Mar 25
#7
He absolutely did win with a partial appeal. The amount of the bond was reduced by over 50%, plus
JohnSJ
Mar 25
#13
If your bond is reduced from 475 million to 175 million, and you have 10 more days to come up
JohnSJ
Mar 25
#35
That's not what your headline says. You leave out key word "bond" & fight when you can't pretend it's there. nt
Bernardo de La Paz
Mar 25
#44
I am NOT interpreting anything. It is a partial victory. That is what CNN is reporting. If you
JohnSJ
Mar 25
#20
That's not what your headline says. You leave out key word "bond" and then fight when you can't pretend it's there. nt
Bernardo de La Paz
Mar 25
#42
The trump team is getting exactly what they want. A significantly reduced bond, 10 days to
JohnSJ
Mar 25
#54
It's not a victory at all. It changes nothing. Trump is still on the hook for $450+million
Ocelot II
Mar 25
#76
As was pointed out elsewhere. State law dictates pay the amount of judgment for the bond.
LiberalFighter
Mar 25
#48
State law expressly allows the the court to reduce or even forego the bond payment requirement.
onenote
Mar 25
#64
Given that the poster is advocating for the entire court to be abolished, I don't think that will resonate
MichMan
Mar 25
#67
I don't know the percentage of cases where the bond is reduced, but wouldn't be surprised if it was substantial
onenote
Mar 25
#81
Don't know if its "right or just". But it is within the court's statutory authority.
onenote
Mar 25
#66
His astronomical legal bills coupled with the multiple adjustments against him all work to reduce the $$
NoMoreRepugs
Mar 25
#32
Sick of the US courts that have totally catered to Trump. They are like the parents that do not have the
Bev54
Mar 25
#33
What this tells me is that the verdict, itself, will be reduced to $175 million.
Goodheart
Mar 25
#46
Oh, not to worry - I'm sure the next proceeding will get it down to $2,500.00 or so . . .
hatrack
Mar 25
#65