Judge Arthur Engoron found that former President Donald Trump, his sons and his companies deceived banks, insurers and others by massively overvaluing his properties and exaggerating his net worth to get loans and make real estate deals. The decision orders that Trump lose his business certificates, which are necessary to operate in New York.
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