Trump Sues New York A.G. in Attempt to Stop Inquiry Into His Business

[Zorro]

Source: New York Times

Donald J. Trump filed a lawsuit on Monday against the New York State attorney general, Letitia James, seeking to halt her long-running civil investigation into his business practices.

The suit, filed in federal court in upstate New York by Mr. Trump and his family real estate business, argues that Ms. James’s inquiry, which has lasted more than two years, has violated Mr. Trump’s constitutional rights.

Mr. Trump and his lawyers have long argued that the investigation was politically motivated; the lawsuit asks a judge to agree, and to stop the investigation.

“Her mission is guided solely by political animus and a desire to harass, intimidate, and retaliate against a private citizen who she views as a political opponent,” the suit reads.

Read more: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/20/nyregion/trump-lawsuit-letitia-james.html

[The Magistrate]

1. Damn That's The Best Laugh Of The Morning, Sir

[FalloutShelter]

2. Beat me to it...

LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL

[IthinkThereforeIAM]

8. That was my first thought, too...

... eom.

[PatSeg]

12. You too?

That was really hysterical and he is sounding really desperate now.

"A spokesman for Ms. James did not immediately reply to a request for comment." That's because she was still laughing!

[AngryOldDem]

16. That's exactly what I did when I got the push notification.

How very Trumpian.

Nothing says “not guilty” louder than suing to stop an investigation.

[GB_RN]

3. She's The AG Of NY State...

She's not running for President of the US, so his accusation doesn't even hold a microliter of water. Jesus, he and his (likely unpaid) lawyers are desperate.

Edit to add: It makes me wonder if his lawyers have their interns create and file this shit, because the interns are working for free, and then they don't have to waste billable time on tRump.

[azureblue]

10. this is called desperation litigation

Trump and his lawyers know they will fail but they will sue anyway just to delay, in hopes they can find a reason to delay again. IOW, drag it out as long as they can. That's what he has always done. I am surprised a judge hasn't called him on it and censured his lawyers, too.

[PatSeg]

13. Yes

This is a very typical Trump maneuver and totally predictable. He just keeps doing the same old crap over and over again, thinking it will always work, no matter what.

[maxsolomon]

23. He has rarely paid a consequence for these tactics.

What consequence did he wind up paying for his transparently fraudulent charity? He agreed not to run another charity.

Why change what works?

[PatSeg]

33. I've never seen anything quite like it

An entire lifetime of getting away with lying, cheating, and brazen corruption. The few times he was held accountable, the repercussions were mild and painless. Even when he filed for bankruptcy, he managed to turn that to his advantage.

The one time that he seemed rather genuine was when he expressed amazement that he could do anything and not lose any voters, i.e. "Shoot someone on fifth Ave." In that particular moment, he seemed as astonished as we were. After that, I think he took it as a challenge to see how outrageous he could be and still maintain the support of his base and the party.

A part of him must know that it can't last forever.

[Caliman73]

26. Actually it is called Vexatious Litigation.

An actual thing. This is what Trump does. Files suits in bad faith, as an effort to intimidate, harass, or embarrass the defendant. He was used to doing it in New York with small, independent contractors who were just trying to collect on bills that Trump owed and would not pay. He figures he can do it to the AG of New York. He will likely be dismissed, then he will complain that the judge is corrupt, etc...etc...

[maxsolomon]

37. and the Republican Party is bankrolling it

by agreeing to pay his legal fees.

[Caliman73]

39. No doubt. The Republican Party has become synonymous with corruption.

They have been on that path for a long long time, but they have fully committed to the process with their allegiance to Trump.

Nixon was indeed a crook. He became president by derailing the peace process in Vietnam to deny Johnson and Humphrey a victory on getting us out of a horrible war in 1968. Then, we all know about Watergate and the 1972 election. Straight up crook.

Ford pardoned Nixon and many of his men, so there was no accountability.

Reagan came into office by going behind the back of the Carter administration and blowing up negotiations with Iran to keep the hostages there (another 400 days) to deny Carter a victory in dealing with Iran. Reagan made a deal to sell weapons illegally to Iran (a state sponsor of terror) and also to arm right wing death squads in Central America).

Bush Sr. (under suggestion from Bill Barr) pardoned the remaining Iran-Contra people and closed off that loop, allowing seditious bastards to go free.

Bush Jr. got into office because his brother Jeb, was in charge of Florida, created a stink there on election day, punted up to the Supreme Court, which was 5-4 conservative, and gave the election to Bush over Gore despite Gore seeming to win both the electoral college and popular vote. Then, Bush Jr. and Cheney manufactured a war against Iraq and Afghanistan which we JUST got out of and for which Biden is being blamed.

We know what happened with Trump, and are now being confirmed that he DELIBERATELY hid information and misinformed the public on COVID-19 because he thought it was only hitting Blue States. He is simply a crook, who failed upwards to become the president, and the Republicans are working with him to destroy the Republic.

[Hugh_Lebowski]

41. Well said my friend. And hence my frequent use of IOKIYAR ...

They're never held accountable for jack shit.

And they won't be January 6 either.

Same kinda bullshit they always get away with. Seen a few too many Fitz-Mas episodes in my time on the planet to think that's ever going to change.

[Caliman73]

43. Giving consequences to the powerful is not something that we (humans) are very good at.

Seems that consequences and punishment are reserved for the rest of us.

[SayItLoud]

4. Every mobster will surely be watching this closely....and contemplating running for office. NT

[FraDon]

21. So very 'Berlusconish'!

n/t

[Walleye]

5. He has to stop the investigation because he's done absolutely nothing wrong

[Sanity Claws]

6. Frivolous lawsuit

Trump and his attorneys should get sanctioned. After all that has preceded this, I am surprised that any attorney signed off on the pleadings.
The attorneys should not be surprised if ethics complaints are filed.

[TheRickles]

34. I'm surprised that more of his attorneys haven't been censured, sanctioned, disbarred or whatever.

It'd really make lawyers think twice about representing him, and would take a lot of the (remaining) air out of his sails.

[SunSeeker]

38. Yup. Seems to me this is what 28 U.S.C. § 1927 is designed to stop.

Trump's lawsuit is totally frivolous and designed to impede. And a court can sanction both the litigant and counsel. Bigly. Sanctions for frivolous litigation are way overdue for Trump and his scum lawyers.

[bluestarone]

7. Discovery? (gonna be SWEET)

Go get him Letitia!

[bucolic_frolic]

9. TFG's lawsuit is purely politically motivated

He hasn't a leg to stand on. Not a stump. Not a mushroom.

[essaynnc]

11. Oh, is he a private citizen now?

How would that change things??

[Ocelot II]

27. I thought he was still the real president? Which is it, Spanky?

[lonely bird]

14. Um, Donnie?

I would wager that most criminals are private citizens. And most AGs or DAs who are elected officials go after private citizen criminals.

Oh, and Donnie? Be sure to tell MAGAt nation that you are no longer president. I am sure they will happily accept that coming from you.

[llashram]

15. and...

send him more money

[AngryOldDem]

17. He has no idea how much he is hurting himself here.

Like a kid who can’t help but put his hand on a red-hot stove.

[twodogsbarking]

18. It's nice to see him have something to keep him busy in retirement.

[LetMyPeopleVote]

19. This will be fun to watch

Link to tweet

[twodogsbarking]

20. The girls are picking on Trump. He can't handle that.

[bluestarone]

22. Still spending future GOP

Campaign (russian) money

[Shrike47]

24. Very obvious delay tactic plus victimhood-claiming. His followers will believe his claim.

This might be damage control for actual charges.

[Ocelot II]

28. James' investigation is a civil matter - she can't charge him with a criminal offense.

However, over at the Manhattan D.A.'s office....

[dchill]

25. Desperado, why don't you come to your senses?

[ShazzieB]

36. You been out ridin' fences for so long now...

He's a hard one, all right!

[Orrex]

29. Ah, yes. The "I'm not guilty because she doesn't like me" defense

[LetMyPeopleVote]

30. NY AG James responds to TFG's bogus lawsuit

Link to tweet

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

31. Buck up dotard

[monkeyman1]

32. all this will do is speed up the indictments & piss them off !! ---------

he has officially shit in in his mess kit !! what a dumb ass !!! he still think's he has power , now he will some see real power !!

[ShazzieB]

35. Oh, ffs.

That's all I've got. Sheesh.

[Progressive Jones]

40. OK, Legal Eagles. Can this actually be done? Can criminal investigations be prevented

by suing law enforcement?

[Hugh_Lebowski]

42. Pretty annoying how the Times wrote this. Leans heavily into sympathy with TFG on how long

it's been going on, immediately presents Trump's complaints and legal argument, etc.

I mean EVERY ONE of the first three paragraphs makes some reference to it lasting a long time, like it's just dragging on!!!

I mean it's technically correct info, but when I see something that glaring, I sense an agenda from the writer, personally.

Maybe my problem is I pretty much hate the M$M, including the NYT on a great many days.