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Trump Urges Massive Pushback as New York Judge Hits Him with $355 Million Penalty

ByAlki David

Feb 18, 2024

Former President Trump is firing back after a New York judge ordered him to pay nearly $355 million in a civil fraud case, slamming the decision as yet another example of what he calls “undeniable election interference.” In a defiant message to his supporters, Trump decried the ruling as part of a broader pattern of persecution, citing past incidents like the raid on his home and his removal from the ballot in two states.

“First, they raided my home, arrested me, and took my mugshot. Then they had me illegally removed from the ballot in two states. And now, a Democrat judge ruled against me in New York,” Trump declared. “This is undeniable election interference! We need a massive peaceful pushback right here, right now.”

The ruling by Judge Arthur Engoron comes after a lengthy trial during which Trump frequently criticized both the judge and the prosecutor. Despite Trump’s objections, the judge delivered a verdict that could have significant implications for Trump’s business empire. The decision is expected to be appealed, prolonging the legal battle that has shadowed Trump since leaving the White House.

Trump’s call for a “massive peaceful pushback” reflects his ongoing efforts to rally his supporters and mobilize political action in response to what he perceives as unjust treatment. By framing the ruling as election interference, Trump aims to galvanize support and portray himself as a victim of political persecution.

As Trump continues to fight legal battles and maintain his political influence, his message serves as a rallying cry for his supporters to stand by him in the face of adversity. Despite the setback, Trump remains defiant, signaling his willingness to continue fighting both in the courts and on the political stage.

By Alki David

Alki David — Publisher, Media Architect, SIN Network Creator - live, direct-to-public communication, media infrastructure, accountability journalism, and independent distribution. Born in Lagos, Nigeria; educated in the United Kingdom and Switzerland; attended the Royal College of Art. Early internet broadcaster — participated in real-time public coverage during the 1997 Mars landing era using experimental online transmission from Beverly Hills. Founder of FilmOn, one of the earliest global internet television networks offering live and on-demand broadcasting outside legacy gatekeepers. Publisher of SHOCKYA — reporting since 2010 on systemic corruption inside the entertainment business and its expansion into law, finance, and regulation. Creator of the SIN Network (ShockYA Integrated Network), a federated media and civic-information infrastructure spanning investigative journalism, live TV, documentary, and court-record reporting. Lived and worked for over 40 years inside global media hubs including Malibu, Beverly Hills, London, Hong Kong and Gstaad. Early encounter with Julian Assange during the first Hologram USA operations proved a formative turning point — exposing the realities of lawfare, information suppression, and concentrated media power. Principal complainant and driving force behind what court filings describe as the largest consolidated media–legal accountability action on record, now before the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court. Relocated to Antigua & Barbuda and entered sustained legal, civic, and informational confrontation over media power, safeguarding, and accountability at Commonwealth scale.