New York Attorney General Says Trump Should Post Full Bond to Appeal

The court also should set an expedited schedule if any judgment should be stayed while the former president appeals his case, the office said.

Former President Donald Trump in the courtroom with attorneys Christopher Kise (L) and Alina Habba (R) during his civil fraud trial at New York State Supreme Court in New York on Nov. 6, 2023. Brendan McDermid-Pool/Getty Images

New York Attorney General Letitia James’ office says the court should require former President Donald Trump to post bond covering the full $464 million-plus penalty in his civil fraud case.

The court also should set an expedited schedule if any judgment should be stayed while the former president appeals his case, the office said.