Trump University Students One Step Closer To Getting Settlement
In a significant legal development regarding Trump University, former students may finally see compensation for the losses they incurred from what has been widely recognized as a fraudulent enterprise. The YouTube video titled "Trump University Students One Step Closer To Getting Settlement" sheds light on a recent court ruling that moves the settlement process forward for approximately 4,000 defrauded individuals.
Before his presidency, Donald Trump operated Trump University, which has been labeled a scam by many. The venture ultimately defrauded students out of substantial amounts, leading to multiple lawsuits against Trump. During the run-up to the 2016 election, he agreed to a $25 million settlement—an unusual decision for Trump, known for his tendency to litigate rather than settle.
Recently, a critical challenge to this settlement by Florida bankruptcy lawyer Sherri Simpson was dismissed by the Ninth Circuit Court. Simpson sought to bring Trump to trial over a $19,000 class and mentorship program payment. The court's ruling validates the $25 million settlement and recognizes the significant legal challenges faced by former students, especially if Trump had remained a sitting president during the trial.
The key takeaway from the video is that while Simpson's dismissal from court feels like bad news for some, it actually paves the way for the settlement, preventing further delays and potential complications in receiving funds. By upholding the settlement, the court acknowledged that many plaintiffs would likely face insurmountable obstacles if they were to pursue a case against a sitting president.
Estimates suggest that affected students could recover at least 90% of their payments, a promising outcome considering the scale of fraud involved. While it would have been a spectacle to see Trump defend his actions in court, the priority remains that these former students are finally on the path to receiving compensation.
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