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Judge rules Donald Trump defrauded banks, insurers while building real estate empire

Trump’s lawyer, Christopher Kise, said they would appeal, calling the decision “completely disconnected from the facts and governing law.”.

“Today, a judge ruled in our favor and found that Donald Trump and the Trump Organization engaged in years of financial fraud,” James said in a statement.

Engoron found that Trump consistently overvalued Mar-a-Lago, inflating its value on one financial statement by as much as 2,300%.

The judge also rebuked Trump for lying about the size of his Manhattan apartment.

Trump claimed his three-story Trump Tower penthouse was nearly three times its actual size, valuing it at $327 million.

James’ office previously sued Trump for misusing his charitable foundation to further his political and business interests.

Trump was ordered to give $2 million to charity as a fine while his own charity, the Trump Foundation, was shut down. »

Anthony Rota resigns as House Speaker amid condemnation for inviting Nazi veteran to Parliament

Authored by ctvnews.ca

Therefore, I must step down as your Speaker,” Rota said, adding he was making the announcement with a "heavy heart" and that serving as House Speaker has been his "greatest honour.".

Anthony Rota leaves the speakers entrance of West Block after announcing his resignation as Speaker of House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023.

Speaker of the House of Commons Anthony Rota announces he will step down from the position in the House of Commons, Tuesday, September 26, 2023 in Ottawa. »

HIV cases in Amsterdam drop to almost zero after PrEP scheme

Authored by thepinknews.com

New cases of HIV in Amsterdam have dropped to almost zero thanks to an investment scheme in the preventative drug PrEP.

According to figures from the Dutch AIDS Fund, there were only nine new cases of the virus in Amsterdam in 2022, down from 66 people diagnosed in 2021.

To learn more about HIV and AIDS research, testing and treatment, visit amFAR or the Terrence Higgins Trust. »

Florida man, 74, attacked by rabid otter while feeding ducks

Authored by clickorlando.com

JUPITER, Fla. – A rabid otter attacked a man last week in Florida, according to health officials.

The Florida Department of Health said the attack happened Wednesday in Jupiter, Florida, in Palm Beach County.

The man began to back up slowly while facing the otter when the animal attacked him for several minutes. »

SAG-AFTRA Members Approve Video Game Strike Authorization Vote With 98.32% Yes Vote

Authored by sagaftra.org

SAG-AFTRA members have voted 98.32% in favor of a strike authorization on the Interactive Media Agreement that covers members’ work on video games.

The strike authorization does not mean the union is calling a strike.

The strike authorization vote was initiated on the unanimous recommendation of the SAG-AFTRA Interactive Media Agreement Negotiating Committee and National Board. »