A New York appeals court on Thursday tossed the roughly $500 million fine against President Trump in a defeat for New York Attorney General Letitia James, who accused his business of inflating property value and deceiving banks. Here’s what you need to know about the major legal victory for Trump:

The appeals court ruling

Five-judge panel unanimously overturns massive penalty:

The original case details

Attorney General James won lower court ruling against Trump Organization:

The upheld restrictions

Some punishments against Trump Organization remain intact:

The trial process criticism

Judge denied jury trial and required massive appeal bond:

The Trump victory celebration

President declares total victory on social media:

The judicial skepticism

Appeals court appeared doubtful during oral arguments:

The political lawfare criticism

Critics say Democrats overreached with legal strategy:

The remaining legal battles

Trump still faces other pending cases:

The hush money case outcome

President received minimal punishment in felony conviction:

The Georgia election case

Fulton County criminal case still pending:

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• New York appeals court tosses Trump’s ’excessive’ fraud fine in blow to AG

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