Donald Trump to appeal near $700 million civil fraud verdict in New York

Donald Trump is appealing his almost $700 million civil fraud verdict which was handed down in a New York court. The court found he committed significant fraud in his time as a real estate developer in the city. As a result, Mr Trump has been suspended from operating in any senior roles in New York businesses for a three-year period. Lawyers for the former US president have written to an appeals court in New York, asking to decide whether the presiding judge committed errors of law or fact, or acted in excess of his jurisdiction. The appeal did not specify whether Mr Trump was looking to pause collection of his fine while the appeal is assessed.