Judge Orders Trump to Pay $454 Million in Fraud Case

New York Judge Issues Formal Ruling

A New York judge on Friday formally ordered Donald Trump to pay $454 million, including interest, in a stunning move that will give the former president one final chance to avoid a trial over allegations of fraud. The judgment, which was entered by a clerk in New York, is the culmination of a three-year investigation into Trump's business practices.

Trump's Lawyers Fail to Secure Bond

In a separate development, Trump's lawyers disclosed on Monday that he had failed to secure a roughly half-billion dollar bond in his civil fraud case in New York. The disclosure comes as a blow to Trump, who is facing mounting legal challenges.