...you are a blinded ideologue short on ability to admit what the Judge was seeking to do with this heavy fine. From the linked article:
"Under New York law, Trump cannot appeal this ruling without depositing the full amount, including interest, in a court account. Even for Trump, $455 million is hard to come by. Likewise, a bond would require a company to guarantee payment for a defendant who has been barred from doing business in New York and is facing the need to liquidate much of his portfolio.
Nothing succeeds like excess for judges like Engoron. By imposing this astronomical figure, he can make it difficult or impossible for a defendant to appeal, absent declaring bankruptcy or selling off assets at distress prices."
It is all about what the Judge was trying to accomplish. This case has nothing to do with justice, but sure is heavy on twisted use of the law for political purposes.
https://nypost.com/2024/02/19/opinion/democrats-weaponized-justice-system-to-punish-trump-in-business-case/Edited by kp83 at 07:29:04 on 02/20/24