Trump faces a $370m fine in New York fraud trial. How would he pay it?
Justice,Donald Trump,Legal Fees
The future of Donald Trump's family business may be decided on Friday when a New York judge is expected to deliver a verdict in his civil fraud trial.
The former president, his adult sons and his namesake company have already been found liable for fraudulently inflating the value of assets in statements to lenders.
Prosecutors have asked the judge to fine Mr Trump $370m (Β£291m) and to put restrictions on his ability to conduct business in the state.
That's a lot of money, even for a billionaire. Legal experts told the BBC that a penalty that large, coupled with a potential final verdict that may greatly impact his real estate empire, could deliver a serious blow to Mr Trump's finances.
"He's not going to suddenly become working class," said former federal prosecutor Diana Florence. "But it's just going to be a lot of cash. His fortune will be significantly reduced."
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