New York Attorney General Letitia James and her team have taken significant legal steps to seize assets from former President Donald Trump. This move comes after Trump failed to post bond in the $464 million civil fraud ruling against him.
The first indication of this action came as James filed judgments in Westchester County, signaling the state's readiness to take possession of Trump's golf course and private estate, known as Seven Springs, located north of Manhattan, New York.
According to the NY Times, these judgments were officially entered with the clerk's office in Westchester County on March 6, just a week after Judge Arthur Engoron's ruling, which found Trump, his sons Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump, and the Trump Organization liable for $355 million, plus interest.
James has set a deadline of March 25 for Trump to fulfill the bond requirement linked to the judgment. However, Trump's legal team has stated that posting the bond is an "impossibility," despite approaching more than 30 firms.
Seven Springs, situated within the serene landscapes of Westchester County, spans 230 acres across three towns: Bedford, Armonk, and Chappaqua. Originally built in 1919 by Eugene Meyer, former publisher of the Washington Post and chairman of the Federal Reserve, the estate was acquired by the Trump Organization in 1996.
Trump envisioned transforming Seven Springs into a luxurious golf course, but it has since evolved into a secluded retreat for the Trump family. The estate boasts 60 rooms, 15 bedrooms, and amenities including three pools, a bowling alley, and hiking trails.
In addition to Seven Springs, Trump National Golf Club Westchester in Briarcliff Manor is also facing potential seizure. Established in 1922 as Briarcliff Country Club, the property underwent several transformations before Trump acquired it in 1996 for $7.5 million. Trump oversaw extensive renovations, culminating in its grand reopening in 2002.
Trump's ownership of both Seven Springs and Trump National Golf Club Westchester ended on Jan. 19, 2017, the day before his presidential inauguration.
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