US judge nullifies Trump deal to resolve IRS lawsuit in scathing ruling
Summary
A U.S. judge canceled a deal between the government and President Donald Trump and his sons about leaked tax returns. The judge said the case was not real and that Trump’s lawyers tried to misuse the court to create a fake agreement giving Trump’s family tax audit immunity and a large government fund.Key Facts
- U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams in Florida nullified the deal involving Trump and his sons.
- The agreement tried to settle a $10 billion lawsuit about leaked tax returns by creating a $1.8 billion fund and giving Trump’s family immunity from tax audits.
- The government never formally responded to the lawsuit before making the deal.
- Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche canceled the $1.8 billion fund but kept the tax immunity part.
- The judge said there was no real dispute in the case, which is needed for a lawsuit.
- She accused Trump’s lawyers of using the court to support an unlawful deal benefiting Trump and his businesses.
- The judge blocked both sides from using the disputed agreement in future cases.
- The judge referred one lawyer for possible punishment and banned another lawyer from working in that court for a year.
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