President; business founder
Central figure. His personal cases are distinguished from cases against companies, relatives, and associates.
The linked case sources document this connection. A relationship is not evidence that one person participated in another person’s conduct.
A New York jury convicted Trump of falsifying business records; he received no prison term, fine, or probation.
The New York civil business-fraud case produced a liability ruling, followed by a major appellate change to the financial penalty.
A New York judge ordered Trump to pay damages over misuse of his charitable foundation.
The 2023 racketeering indictment alleged an effort to overturn Georgia’s 2020 election result. The remaining prosecution was dropped in 2025.
Carroll obtained separate civil awards involving sexual abuse and defamation; the appellate record matters too.
Campaign Legal Center asked federal ethics officials to examine disclosed holiday gifts.
Critics described DOJ’s Anti-Weaponization Fund as a “slush fund.” Its cancellation and subsequent court proceedings are part of the record.
Common Cause and Michael Khalili allege intimidation and misuse of observers’ information.
A constitutional challenge to federal election rules remains pending.