Donald Trump has been accused of carrying out fraudulent schemes to deflect attention away from his family businesses, misusing funds and defrauding students who joined the now-defunct Trump University. On Monday, November 2nd, the proceedings of a massive trial got underway in New York City, with a jury of six men and women deciding the fate of the former president.
The state of New York is suing Mr. Trump over 250 million dollars in damages, alleging that the former president and his family business, The Trump Organization, created a sham university to bilk students out of tuition. According to the complaint, Donald Trump abused his position of power to entice students into enrolling in the university and paid off credit card brokers for higher enrollment numbers.
The trial is being held in the Manhattan Supreme Court, with a jury of six men and women composed of two people of color, two older adults, and two millennials. The jury is said to have been selected to be diverse in order to best reflect the community and make sure that the conviction is fair.
During the proceedings, the jury will be presented with evidence, witness testimonies, and exhibits that are intended to illustrate the extent of predatory practices employed by Mr. Trump in order to mislead students. The trial is expected to last a week and will be closely followed as it is the first of its kind.
As the legal proceedings move forward, many are wondering what the outcome will be. If found guilty, it could potentially mean that Mr. Trump would be required to pay back the 250 million dollars he is accused of stealing and may have to face additional consequences. For now, the jury is taking its time to carefully look at all the evidence presented to them and weigh its merits without bias.
Ultimately, the outcome of the massive trial could be an indicator of how future cases against Donald Trump may turn out. As the proceedings continue on, many are watching with bated breath to see what the jury decides. Whatever the outcome, there is no doubt that the 250 million-dollar fraud trial against Donald Trump is sure to leave a lasting impact.
