Dan GillmorA reminder that in Trump world, it's all corruption all the time -- and always has been.
https://apnews.com/article/donald-trump-letitia-james-fraud-lawsuit-1569245a9284427117b8d3ba5da74249
Yet for decades, federal and New York State law enforcement ignored his serial fraud and other crimes.
If they'd done their jobs, this career criminal would never have captured the White House.
Crappy journalism also played a role -- by promoting, not investigating, an epic crook whom they considered entertainment. And they still do.
Judge rules Donald Trump defrauded banks and insurers while building real estate empire
A judge has ruled that Donald Trump committed fraud for years while building the real estate empire that catapulted him to fame and the White House. Judge Arthur Engoron, ruling in a civil lawsuit brought by New York’s attorney general, found that the former president and his company deceived banks, insurers and others by massively overvaluing his assets and exaggerating his net worth on paperwork used in making deals and securing financing. Engoron’s ruling resolves the key claim in Attorney General Letitia James’ lawsuit, but six others remain. James is seeking $250 million in penalties and a ban on Trump doing business in New York, his home state.
TC Won't Give In To Lies