New York Court Vacates $464 Million Civil Judgment Against President Trump: A Victory for Rule of Law, Says Alabama AG Steve Marshall

New York, NY - In a landmark decision that has stirred national debate, the New York Appellate Division has vacated the $464 million civil judgment levied against former President Donald J. Trump and his businesses. The ruling, which reverses a sweeping penalty imposed by New York Attorney General Letitia James, has been hailed by critics of the original judgment as a reaffirmation of constitutional boundaries and judicial fairness.

Among the most vocal supporters of the decision is Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall, who applauded the court's move and emphasized its broader implications for the integrity of the legal system.

"This ruling is a victory for the rule of law over political retribution," said Attorney General Marshall. "New York's Attorney General promised on the campaign trail to weaponize her office against President Trump and then set out to do just that. Today, the court made clear that the law must not be twisted to serve partisan retribution. Alabama is proud to stand in defense of fairness and the Constitution."

Background of the Case

The original judgment stemmed from a civil fraud lawsuit brought by Attorney General James, alleging that Trump and his companies had inflated asset values to secure favorable loan terms. The trial court's decision included a staggering financial penalty of $464 million, which critics argued was excessive and politically motivated.

The appellate court, while upholding certain limited findings against Trump and his businesses, determined that the scale of the financial punishment was "unconstitutional and unsustainable," effectively nullifying the bulk of the penalty.

Coalition of States Weighs In

Attorney General Marshall was part of a coalition of 15 states that filed an amicus brief urging the appellate court to overturn the judgment. The brief argued that the case represented a dangerous precedent in which prosecutorial power could be used to target political opponents.'

"The court overturned Attorney General Letitia James's $464 million fine against President Trump, making it clear that the punishment went far beyond the law," Marshall stated.

He further emphasized that Alabama would continue to stand with other states to resist what he described as politically motivated prosecutions.

"Attorney General Marshall made clear that Alabama will continue to stand with other states to fight back against prosecutors who abuse their power for political ends."

Implications and Reactions

The decision has sparked intense reactions across the political spectrum. Supporters of Trump view the ruling as a vindication and a check on partisan overreach. They argue that the suit 0 like the 99 indictments were part of a coordinated partisan witch hunt run out of the Biden White House, Critics on the other hand argue that the appellate court's decision may weaken future efforts to hold powerful figures accountable.