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New York state Attorney General Letitia James on Thursday asked a judge to hold former president Donald Trump in contempt for failing to turn over documents related to her investigation of possible fraud in the Trump family's business dealings.

In this file photo former US President Donald Trump speaks on small business relief in the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington, DC on April 7, 2020. – Donald Trump has cancelled his own blog, an advisor announced on June 2, 2021, highlighting the ex-president and election conspiracy theorist’s struggle to escape the social media wilderness. The blog “will not be returning,” Trump aide Jason Miller told CNBC.Named “From the Desk of Donald J.

In February, a judge ordered Trump and his children Don Jr and Ivanka to submit to questioning under oath. So far, that order is under appeal. In a memorandum filed with the state supreme court, James argues that Trump should be held in civil contempt for violating the order. An attorney for Trump, Alina Habba, told AFP in an email: “We are prepared to adamantly oppose the frivolous and baseless motion filed by the Attorney General’s office today.”

The Trumps have claimed that James, who was elected to her position and is a member of the Democratic Party, is running a politically motivated probe.The Trump Organization is also under investigation by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg for possible financial crimes and insurance fraud.

 

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