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President Settles Lawsuit Against Niece Over Alleged Document Leak
A president settled a $100 million lawsuit filed against his niece. The suit accused her of providing family tax records to The New York Times for a 2018 article on his finances. Terms of the settlement were not released.
Jun 17, 1:09 PM·1m read1 source
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A president settled a $100 million lawsuit against his niece over accusations that she leaked family tax documents to The New York Times.
Background on the Case The suit was filed in 2021 and centered on a 2018 New York Times article. That article reported the president's father had given him at least $413 million, including through tax-avoidance schemes. Court records described the alleged leak as a breach of a prior settlement agreement.
The niece revealed details about providing the documents in her 2020 book. Claims against the newspaper and its reporters were dropped in 2023. A New York court allowed the remaining claims against the niece to proceed in 2024.
The parties announced the settlement on Tuesday, according to court records. A joint letter stated they reached an agreement and expect to dismiss the action with prejudice after conditions are met. Additional details were not released. The niece has written books and produces a podcast and newsletter criticizing the president. She is a psychologist by profession.
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