Judge Holds Trump In Contempt For Failing To Hand Over Records To New York AG

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A judge in New York held former President Donald Trump in civil contempt Monday and imposed $10,000 per day in fines, after the New York Attorney General’s office said Trump defied a subpoena for documents during a long-running probe into his business practices.

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Former President Donald Trump speaks during a rally on April 23 in Delaware, Ohio.

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Judge Arthur Engoron of Manhattan ruled Trump was in contempt of court during a hearing Monday, ordering him to pay $10,000 per day until he complies with a subpoena, the office of New York Attorney General Letitia James confirmed in a statement.