Donald Trump has posted $175 million bail in his New York fraud trial. This means the state cannot collect its debts of more than $454 million.
The money comes from a US billionaire who was also involved in financing the Trump Tower. Trump is fighting in court to overturn a judge's Feb. 16 ruling that he lied about his wealth while building the real estate empire that propelled him to fame and the presidency. If Trump wins, he won't have to pay the state anything and will get back the money he has now deposited.