Trump Appeals New York Contempt Ruling, $10K-Per-Day Fine

The transcript discusses a legal case involving a former president who was fined for contempt of court due to non-compliance with a subpoena in a civil investigation. His attorney filed an appeal against the judge's ruling. The judge determined that the former president willfully disobeyed an order to provide documents related to his business dealings, resulting in a $10,000 daily fine until compliance.

What is the former president trying to avoid in the legal proceedings?

• A jail sentence

• A public apology

• A fine for contempt of court

• Community service

What action did the attorney take on Wednesday?

• Submitted a plea bargain

• Requested a retrial

• Filed a lawsuit

• Filed an appeal

What was the reason for the judge's ruling against the former president?

• Failure to attend court hearings

• Inadequate response to a subpoena

• Misleading financial statements

• Obstruction of justice

What did the judge accuse the former president of doing?

• Bribing officials

• Willfully disobeying an order

• Providing false testimony

• Tampering with evidence

What is the daily financial penalty imposed until compliance?

• $20,000

• $15,000

• $10,000

• $5,000