Breaking news: Trump won’t have to pay half-billion dollar penalty under appeals court ruling

However, the court declined to overturn the New York civil fraud case against him.

View in browser Aug. 21, 2025, 11:37 a.m. ET BREAKING NEWS Doug Mills/The New York Times Court Overturns Trump's Half-Billion Judgment, but Upholds Fraud Case The New York appeals panel agreed that the fine in President Trump's civil fraud case was excessive, handing him a financial victory. Read more More Top Stories He asked Tiffany Trump to marry him. Then the deals started coming. → As President Trump weighs I.V.F., Republicans are backing a new "natural" approach to infertility. → Analysis President Trump's bold talk aside, Russia and Ukraine remain miles apart on peace. → If you received this newsletter from someone else, subscribe here. Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for Breaking News from The New York Times. To stop receiving Breaking News, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018