Donald Trump civil fraud trial enters second day as business empire hangs in balance October 03, 2023 at 12:13AM

Donald Trump's civil trial in Manhattan continues, with accusations of inflating asset values to secure more favorable loan and insurance terms. New York's Attorney General, Letitia James, is seeking fines of at least $250 million and a permanent ban on Trump and his sons from running businesses in New York. Trump has denied wrongdoing and his lawyers have said they will appeal.