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And will there be a subsequent criminal trial depending on the outcome of the Civil trial?
Legally, they’re two separate realms, and the one wouldn’t impact on the other. Realistically, the civil sentence will probably weigh on the political decision to prosecute him for fraud charges or not. Not that it’s a desirable scenario, but there’s blood in the water now, and people who want a chunk of what trump has might feel rushed to take action now lest he’s ruined before they get theirs. That includes the taxmen for the State and City of New York.
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Right I get the high level.
But if its civil why is NY perusing the case as opposed to the banks - who I assume are the ones who suffered loss?
And as it's fraud, why is it a civil case instead of criminal? And will there be a subsequent criminal trial depending on the outcome of the Civil trial?