Trump Win May Halt Criminal Prosecution, But New York Business Fraud And Defamation Penalties Persists

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President-elect Donald Trump's 2024 election victory grants him immunity from federal criminal prosecution during his term, allowing him to potentially delay or end multiple cases. Special counsel Jack Smith’s criminal cases against Trump, related to the 2020 election and classified documents, are likely to be dismissed, but important civil cases are still ongoing. Trump is ordered to pay over $570 million in penalties across various civil suits, including the New York business fraud case and defamation cases filed by E. Jean Carroll.