Fifteen GOP-led states back Trump bid to reverse $454 million fraud judgment

South Carolina and 14 other states are backing former President Donald Trump‘s efforts to appeal a New York court order for him to pay more than $454 million for allegedly making false estimates on the value of his assets and properties.

Earlier this year, state Supreme Court Justice Arthur Engoron found Trump liable for allegedly submitting false financial statements to banks and insurers to obtain more favorable rates on loans and insurance coverage. The total amount Trump owes the state is approximately $454 million after pre-judgment interest, and the former president has appealed to New York’s intermediate appellate court.