READ: New York AG's complaint against Trump Organization

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From The Rachel Maddow Show

Sept. 21, 2022, 4:23 PM UTC

By Will Femia

New York Attorney Letitia James on Wednesday announced a lawsuit against former President Donald Trump, his three eldest children — Donald Trump Jr., Eric Trump and Ivanka Trump — and the Trump Organization, alleging fraudulent business practices.

The lawsuit seeks $250 million in penalties and aims to restrict Trump’s ability to conduct business in New York.

Read the complaint below:

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