Summary
A federal appeals court upheld sanctions of nearly $1 million against President Trump and his former lawyer Alina Habba for filing a baseless lawsuit against Hillary Clinton and others. The court agreed with a lower court's ruling that the lawsuit was frivolous and filed in bad faith. The decision marks another legal setback for President Trump as he attempts to take legal action against his political adversaries.
Key Facts
- A court upheld nearly $1 million in penalties against President Trump and lawyer Alina Habba.
- The lawsuit against Hillary Clinton and others was labeled frivolous and baseless by the courts.
- The ruling was by the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, consisting of judges appointed by Presidents Bush, Trump, and Biden.
- President Trump's spokesperson stated he will continue pursuing the matter.
- Trump previously sued Democrats and others in 2022, alleging they falsely accused him of colluding with Russia.
- The original lawsuit was dismissed as a political manifesto by a district judge, who imposed sanctions.
- Alina Habba's role as acting U.S. attorney for New Jersey was ruled unauthorized by a federal judge.
