re: How does Trump’s half billon dollar bond in NY not violate the 8th amendment?

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That is the judgment itself, and that's what's being appealed.

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But he cant get an appeal, until he pays up

Oh sure, he can still appeal, but his assets will be sold (at their intentionally devalued price). He essentially loses, even if he wins the appeal. All because he cant afford the bond that was excessively applied

If he wins the case, he still loses the current value of his assets. The state only has to return his fine, plus maybe costs. But he'll have to sue for the lost assets. Which was forced, only because of the excessive bond. 8th amendment

You'll get there eventually, with help from this reminder. The OP is entitled:

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How does Trump’s half billion dollar bond in NY not violate the 8th amendment?

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