Decent legal representation is not cheap. Facing charges in just one criminal or civil matter must cause for some sleepless nights--especially when the prosecution has a good case. Imagine what it's like to be facing legal jeopardy in more than a dozen pending court cases and investigations. Add to that, Trump's own kids and close associates are being charged. Trump must be wondering who among his family and friends will flip and turn against him..
LITIGATION TRACKER: PENDING CRIMINAL AND CIVIL CASES AGAINST DONALD TRUMP
New York Attorney General’s Civil and Criminal Investigations Since March 2019, New York Attorney General Letitia James has been investigating allegations that the Trump Organization altered property values to avoid tax liabilities.
Criminal Investigations into Trump’s Finances During his presidency, the Manhattan District Attorney investigated Trump’s finances. Manhattan DA Cyrus Vance recently gained access to Trump’s tax information in the course of a criminal investigation into potential tax crimes, insurance fraud, and other financial crimes under state law.
DC AG Incitement Criminal Investigation The DC Attorney General, Karl Racine, has announced a criminal investigation into Trump’s alleged role in provoking the Jan. 6th riots.
Fulton County, Georgia Criminal Election Influence Investigation The Fulton County DA’s Office has opened a criminal investigation into attempted election interference by Trump.
DC Civil Suit over Misuse of 2017 Inauguration Funds In a non-criminal suit, the DC Attorney General is suing several Trump-affiliated entities for misusing inauguration funds to enrich Trump’s family business.
Reps. Karen Bass et al. Incitement Suit for Jan. 6 Capitol Attack Ten members of the House of Representatives, represented by the NAACP, are suing Trump, Rudy Giuliani, and two right wing militia groups for conspiring to forcibly prevent Congress from counting the Electoral College votes on Jan. 6.
Eric Swalwell Incitement Suit for Jan. 6 Riots On Mar. 5, 2021, Representative Eric Swalwell sued Donald Trump, Rudy Giuliani, Donald Trump Jr., and Congressman Mo Brooks in federal court over the Jan. 6 riots
Capitol Police Suit for Jan. 6 Riots Two Capitol Police officers–both on duty during the Jan. 6 insurrection–sued Donald Trump for injuries they sustained while protecting the Capitol.
Second Capitol Police Suit for Jan. 6 Riots A second group of Capitol Police officers filed suit against Trump, the Proud Boys, the Oath Keepers, and other affiliates involved in allegedly planning and executing the Jan. 6 riots.
Third Capitol Police Suit over the Jan. 6 Riots A third suit was filed by a Capitol Police officer alleging that physical and emotional injuries he suffered were caused by Trump’s inciting the Jan. 6 riot.
Metropolitan Police Suit over the Jan. 6 Riots Two Metropolitan Police Officers filed suit alleging that physical and emotional injuries they suffered were caused by Trump’s inciting the Jan. 6 riot.
NAACP’s Legal Defense Fund Voting Rights Case for Post-Election Actions The LDF is suing Trump, the Trump Campaign, and the RNC for their efforts to overturn the 2020 election in violation of the Voting Rights Act and the Ku Klux Klan Act.
New York Attorney General’s Civil and Criminal Investigations Since March 2019, New York Attorney General Letitia James has been investigating allegations that the Trump Organization altered property values to avoid tax liabilities.
Michael Cohen Retaliatory Imprisonment Suit Michael Cohen–Donald Trump’s former attorney who served a three-year sentence for Trump-related crimes–is suing Trump, the US government, and other officials for allegedly retaliating against Cohen after he announced a tell-all book detailing his years of legal work for Trump.
Doe v. The Trump Corporation Class Action A group of anonymous plaintiffs have filed a class action against the Trump family and their business, alleging that the Trumps used their brand to scam investors into paying for worthless business opportunities.
On top of all that, Trump's accounting firm, Mazars, made it known that will not help with Trump's defense. In dropping him as a client, Mazars announced the last 10 years of financial statements the firm prepared for him could no longer be relied upon.