what was the end result of the trump case in new york

The New York civil fraud case against Trump ended with a mixed result: he was found liable, but the huge financial penalty was later thrown out on appeal. The non-monetary restrictions, however, were left in place.

What happened

In February 2024, a New York judge ruled that Trump and others had fraudulently inflated asset values and ordered major penalties, including more than $450 million in disgorgement and interest, plus limits on business roles and borrowing from New York banks.

In August 2025, a New York appeals court tossed out the roughly $500 million penalty, but it did not erase the underlying fraud finding.

Practical outcome

• Trump was still held liable for fraud.

• The large money judgment was overturned.

• Several non-financial restrictions remained in effect.

Related New York case

If you meant the hush money criminal case in New York , Trump was found guilty in May 2024.

TL;DR: In New York’s civil fraud case, Trump lost on liability, but won on appeal against the massive monetary penalty; in the separate hush money case, he was convicted.