Trump Faces $355M Legal Blow :

Trump's business empire faced a significant legal setback in a New York civil fraud trial.

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Fines totaling over $355 million were imposed on Trump and his business for altering his net worth.

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Trump, his sons, and CFO were banned from top roles in any New York business for several years.

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Concerns were raised about the credibility of Trump and his son during the trial.

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A two-tiered oversight structure was created to monitor Trump's business empire.

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The judge reversed a previous decision to cancel Trump's business certificates in New York.

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Trump and his lawyers denounced the ruling as unjust and vowed to appeal.

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The ruling represents a significant legal and financial blow to Trump and his business empire.

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