Peter Moulton
Peter Moulton is a justice on the New York State Supreme Court's Appellate Division, who participated in the recent appeals court ruling that voided the nearly $500 million civil fraud penalty against Donald Trump. In his opinion, Moulton suggested that a retrial would be 'unnecessary and likely terminal,' highlighting the complexities of adjudicating cases involving a sitting president.
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Peter Moulton is another appellate judge who ruled that the fine imposed on Trump was excessive.
Суд отменил штраф Трампу на $515 млн по делу о мошенничестве — РБК
Russia· 2025-08-21
Peter Moulton is a judge who wrote a concurring opinion regarding the case against Trump.
Trump’s $500 million fraud fine axed: NY appeals court cites excessive penalty; injunctions remain intact
India· 2025-08-21
Judge Peter Moulton was also part of the appeals court decision regarding Trump's liability.
In huge win for Trump, court throws out civil fraud penalty
Guyana· 2025-08-21
Judge Peter Moulton wrote that while harm occurred, it was not the cataclysmic harm that justified the nearly half billion-dollar award.
Appeals court throws out Trump's $500m civil fraud penalty
United Kingdom· 2025-08-21
Justice Peter Moulton expressed that a retrial would be unnecessary and likely terminal.
NY appeals court voids the nearly $500 million civil fraud penalty against Trump
United States· 2025-08-21
